Indulge in a delightful culinary creation that harmoniously blends the rich, fudgy texture of a brownie batter cheesecake with the creamy, velvety smoothness of a classic cheesecake. This extraordinary dessert, presented in the form of delectable bars, offers a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey with two exceptional recipes: the traditional brownie batter cheesecake bars and the luscious chocolate swirl brownie batter cheesecake bars. Both recipes promise an explosion of flavors, with the traditional version featuring a classic brownie batter cheesecake filling nestled atop a graham cracker crust, while the chocolate swirl variation adds an extra layer of decadence with swirls of rich chocolate ganache. Get ready to delight your senses and create a dessert that will be the star of any gathering.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
CHEESECAKE BROWNIE SQUARES
Brownies are my grandson Noah's favorite, so we always make some when he comes to visit. These cheesecake brownies are a definite crowd-pleaser. -Barbara Banzhof, Muncy, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare brownie mix batter according to package directions. Spread 2 cups into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, sugar, flour and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Spread evenly over brownie batter. Top with remaining brownie batter. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl., Bake at 350° for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs (brownies may appear moist). Cool completely on a wire rack. Spread frosting over brownies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
BROWNIE CHEESECAKE BARS
Steps:
- HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with no-stick cooking spray.
- PREPARE brownie mix according to package directions. Stir in nuts. Spread into prepared pan.
- BEAT cream cheese until fluffy in large bowl. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk, egg and vanilla until smooth. Pour evenly over brownie batter.
- BAKE 40 minutes or until top is lightly browned. Cool 1 hour. Chill. Garnish with chocolate syrup. Cut into bars.
BROWNIE-BOTTOM CHEESECAKE BARS
Watch our Brownie-Bottom Cheesecake Bars video and learn how to make these delicious two-in-one bars. Bake brownies on the bottom and chill the cheesecake on the top layer. Finish the last step to make your own Brownie-Bottom Cheesecake Bars and drizzle chocolate sauce on top.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Dairy
Time 6h30m
Yield 32 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Spray with cooking spray. Microwave unsweetened chocolate and butter in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Add 2 cups sugar; mix well. Stir in 3 eggs and 1 tsp. vanilla. Add flour; mix well. Spread onto bottom of prepared pan.
- Bake 20 min. Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, and remaining sugar and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add sour cream; mix well. Add remaining eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended.
- Pour cream cheese batter over partially baked brownie. (Cream cheese mixture will come almost to top of pan.) Bake 40 min. or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool.
- Refrigerate cheesecake 4 hours. Let stand at room temperature 30 min. before serving. Meanwhile, melt semi-sweet chocolate as directed on package.
- Use foil handles to lift cheesecake from pan. Drizzle with chocolate; let stand until firm before cutting cheesecake into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate for the brownie batter. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the cheesecake bars.
- Do not overmix the brownie batter. Overmixing will result in a tough, dense cheesecake bar.
- Be sure to let the cheesecake bars cool completely before serving. This will help them to set and firm up.
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate or bittersweet chocolate for the brownie batter.
- If you want a more decadent cheesecake bar, add a layer of chocolate ganache on top.
- These cheesecake bars can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Brownie batter cheesecake bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a rich and fudgy brownie batter base and a creamy cheesecake filling, these bars are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a special treat, give this recipe a try.
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