Description
A rich and decadent dessert combining a fudgy brownie base with a creamy caramel cheesecake layer, topped with caramel and chocolate shavings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce, plus more for topping
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter and 2 cups sugar. Stir in vanilla extract and eggs one at a time.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in egg yolk and 1/4 cup caramel sauce until combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the brownie batter.
- Dollop the remaining brownie batter over the cream cheese layer. Swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
- Let cool completely in the pan.
- Drizzle with additional caramel sauce and sprinkle with chocolate shavings before serving. Add chopped pecans if desired.
Notes
- For a fudgier brownie, use less flour.
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth filling.
- Chilling the cheesecake before slicing can make it easier to cut.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg