Description
These Loaded Brownie Cheesecake Cups combine a fudgy brownie base with a rich, creamy cheesecake topping and customizable garnishes. Perfect for parties, holidays, or anytime you need a show-stopping dessert in handheld form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Butter, melted
- 2 cups Sugar
- 4 Eggs
- 1 cup All-purpose Flour
- 1 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 16 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 Eggs
- 0.5 cup Whipped Cream
- 0.25 cup Chocolate Chips for garnish
- 0.25 cup Crushed Nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or line with parchment paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and 2 cups of sugar until glossy and slightly grainy. Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Sift in 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder. Fold gently until just combined.
- Divide brownie batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about halfway.
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add 0.5 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 eggs, mixing until creamy.
- Spoon cheesecake batter over brownie base in each cup to form two distinct layers.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until cheesecake tops are set and no longer jiggle in the center.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Let cool completely for at least 1 hour.
- Top each cup with whipped cream, chocolate chips, and crushed nuts or other toppings as desired.
Notes
- Use a cookie scoop for evenly portioned brownie batter.
- Allow cups to cool fully before removing to avoid cracking the cheesecake layer.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Loaded Brownie Cheesecake Cup, brownie cheesecake cups, handheld desserts, party desserts, mini cheesecake brownie