Description
A decadent dessert with a rich, fudgy brownie base and a creamy chocolate cheesecake top — perfect for chocolate lovers and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar (divided use)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (divided use)
- 2 large eggs (for brownie layer)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs (for cheesecake layer)
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Brownie Layer: In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in 1/2 cup sugar, salt, and 1/2 tsp vanilla until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Beat in 2 eggs one at a time. Sift in flour and cocoa powder; stir until combined. Pour into pan and spread evenly. Bake for 15-20 minutes until just set. Cool slightly.
- Cheesecake Layer: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add remaining 1/2 cup sugar and mix until creamy. Blend in sour cream, 2 eggs, and 1/2 tsp vanilla. Stir in melted chocolate until incorporated. Pour over brownie layer.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes until center is slightly jiggly. Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside with door cracked for 1 hour. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
- Swirl in raspberry puree before baking for a fruity variation.
- Top with ganache or whipped cream for an extra indulgent finish.
- Use a hot knife for clean slices.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg