Description

Loaded Brownie Cheesecake Cups are the ultimate dessert mashup featuring a fudgy brownie base topped with a creamy cheesecake layer and finished with decadent toppings like chocolate chips, caramel drizzle, and whipped cream.

Ingredients

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Brownie Layer

2 cups fudgy brownies (crumbled or cut into chunks)
1 tbsp chocolate chips (optional, for extra richness)

Cheesecake Filling

250g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)

“Loaded” Toppings

1/2 cup chocolate ganache or melted chocolate
1/3 cup caramel sauce
1/2 cup crushed cookies (sandwich cookies work great)
1/3 cup candy pieces (chocolate candies or chopped candy bars)
1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
2 tbsp sprinkles (optional)

Optional Add-Ins (For Variations)

1/4 cup peanut butter (for swirl flavor)
1/4 cup melted chocolate (for chocolate cheesecake version)
Pinch of sea salt (for salted caramel twist)

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Brownie Layer

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Prepare brownie batter according to package instructions.
Fill each cup halfway with brownie batter.

2️⃣ Make the Cheesecake Layer

Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.

3️⃣ Assemble

Spoon cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter.
Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.

4️⃣ Bake

Bake for 18–22 minutes until set.

5️⃣ Cool & Decorate

Let cool completely, then chill for 1 hour.
Top with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and crushed cookies.

Prep Time: PT15M
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 Cup
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 24 g
Sodium: 180 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 34 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg