Description
Loaded Brownie Cheesecake Cups are quick, easy, and decadently delicious, combining chocolatey brownie and creamy cheesecake in perfect portions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of sugar
- ½ cup of unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup of cocoa powder
- ½ cup of all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Chocolate chips (optional)
- Crushed nuts (optional)
- Fresh berries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix together the sugar and melted butter in a large bowl, then stir in the eggs and vanilla extract.
- Whip in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until you have a glossy batter.
- Bake the brownie batter in a lined muffin tin for 18-20 minutes or until the tops look set.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by beating together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Assemble the cups by spooning the cheesecake mixture onto each brownie base and topping with whipped cream.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
These cups are customizable with your favorite toppings like sea salt or warm chocolate sauce. Leftover cheesecake filling can be used with fresh fruit or on graham crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: brownies, cheesecake, dessert, easy recipe, chocolate, indulgent treat