Description
Rich, decadent, and indulgent, this Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake features a fudgy brownie base, creamy cheesecake layer, and silky chocolate ganache topping. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Brownie Crust:
- Unsalted Butter
- Chocolate Chips (semi-sweet)
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Cocoa Powder
- Vanilla Extract
- Eggs
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- All-Purpose Flour
Cheesecake Layer:
- Cream Cheese
- Granulated Sugar
- Chocolate Chunks or Chips (semi-sweet)
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- Flour
- Vanilla Extract
- Eggs
- Sour Cream
Ganache Topping:
- Chocolate Chunks or Chips (semi-sweet)
- Heavy Whipped Cream
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat to 325°F (165°C). Prepare a 9-inch springform pan with parchment and foil.
- Make the Brownie Crust: Combine melted butter and chocolate. Add sugars, cocoa, vanilla, eggs, baking powder, salt, and flour. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Prepare Cheesecake Layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add melted chocolate, cocoa, flour, vanilla, eggs, and sour cream. Pour over the cooled brownie crust.
- Bake in a Water Bath: Bake the cheesecake for 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly. Cool in the oven for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Add Ganache: Heat chocolate and cream until smooth. Pour over the chilled cheesecake.
- Garnish and Serve: Add whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or berries for an extra touch.
Notes
- For clean slices, dip your knife in hot water and wipe clean between cuts.
- Cheesecake tastes even better the next day after flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Chocolate brownie cheesecake, rich dessert, fudgy cheesecake