Best 7 Philly Brownie Cheesecake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with the Philly Brownie Cheesecake, a tantalizing dessert that harmonizes the rich, decadent flavors of chocolate and cream cheese. This exceptional treat combines the classic indulgence of a brownie with the velvety smoothness of a cheesecake, resulting in a symphony of textures and flavors.

This delectable dessert starts with a fudgy brownie base, crafted with a blend of cocoa powder, melted butter, sugar, and eggs. Its dense, moist texture provides a solid foundation for the creamy cheesecake layer. The cheesecake filling, made with cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract, is velvety smooth and perfectly balanced, offering a delightful contrast to the brownie base.

To elevate this dessert to new heights, a layer of chocolate ganache, prepared with melted chocolate and heavy cream, is poured over the cheesecake, creating a luscious, glossy finish. The ganache's rich chocolate flavor complements the brownie and cheesecake layers, adding an extra layer of indulgence.

The Philly Brownie Cheesecake is not only a feast for the taste buds but also visually captivating. Its contrasting layers and rich chocolate ganache topping create an elegant and sophisticated presentation, perfect for any special occasion.

This article provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for creating this delectable dessert, along with additional variations to cater to different preferences. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, the Philly Brownie Cheesecake is an achievable and rewarding culinary endeavor. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking adventure that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PHILADELPHIA MARBLE BROWNIES



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Have the best of both worlds with marble brownies! PHILADELPHIA Marble Brownies are the best way to have both a brownie and a cheesecake simultaneously.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 32 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg. (18 to 20 oz.) brownie mix (13x9-inch pan size)
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Prepare brownie batter as directed on package; pour into 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Beat cream cheese in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Add sugar, egg and vanilla; mix well. Drop by tablespoonfuls over brownie batter; swirl gently with knife.
  • Bake 35 to 40 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out with fudgy crumbs. (Do not overbake.) Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 85 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

BROWNIE SWIRL CHEESECAKE



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It may look fancy, but this cheesecake is so simple. The secret is the speedy crust-it's from a packaged brownie mix! You don't need to be an experienced cook to make the elegant chocolate swirls on top ;anyone can do it. -Janet Brunner, Burlington, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (8 ounces) brownie mix
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup milk chocolate chips, melted
Whipped cream and miniature chocolate kisses, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions for chewy fudge brownies. Spread into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes (brownies will not test done). Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack. , Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. , Pour over the brownie crust. Top with melted chocolate; cut through batter with a knife to swirl the chocolate. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool completely. Remove sides of pan; refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate kisses if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

PHILLY CHEESECAKE BROWNIES



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Make and share this Philly Cheesecake Brownies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sandra Anthony

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package fudge brownie mix
1 (8 ounce) package Philadelphia Cream Cheese (softened)
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • I would use my own brownie recipe but you can use a box mix.
  • Prepare the brownie mix as directed on package.
  • Pour into greased 13x9 baking pan.
  • Beat cream cheese with electric mixer on med.
  • speed until smooth.
  • Add sugar, mixing until blended.
  • Add egg and vanilla; mix just until blended.
  • Pour cream cheese mixture over brownie mixture; cut through batter with knife several times for marble effect.
  • Bake at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes or until cream cheese mixture is lightly browned.
  • Cool; cut into squares.
  • Note: Do not use brownie mixes that include syrup pouch.

PHILADELPHIA MARBLE BROWNIES



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Rich chocolate brownies have found the perfect complement with the addition of a sweet PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese mixture. Use your favorite brownie mix for a quick and easy elegant dessert.

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (19.8 ounce) package brownie mix
1 (8 ounce) package PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
⅓ cup sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Prepare brownie batter as directed on package; spread into greased 13x9-inch pan.
  • Beat cream cheese with mixer until creamy. Add sugar, egg and vanilla; mix well. Drop by tablespoonfuls over brownie batter; swirl with knife.
  • Bake 35 to 40 min. or until cream cheese mixture is lightly browned. Cool completely before cutting to serve. Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 13.7 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 82.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

BROWNIE BOTTOM CHEESECAKE



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Treat everyone to a Brownie Bottom Cheesecake! Enjoy two desserts in one with this Brownie Bottom Cheesecake, perfect for your next party or get-together!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 5h40m

Yield Makes 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Unsweetened Chocolate
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine
2-1/4 cups sugar, divided
5 eggs, divided
1/4 cup milk
2 tsp. vanilla, divided
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp. salt
3 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Add 1-1/2 cups of the sugar; mix well.
  • Add 2 of the eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended. Add milk and 1 tsp. of the vanilla; mix well. Combine flour and salt. Gradually add to chocolate mixture, mixing after each addition just until blended. Spread evenly into greased and floured 9-inch springform pan. Bake 25 min.
  • Beat cream cheese, remaining 3/4 cup sugar and remaining 1 tsp. vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add sour cream; mix well. Add remaining 3 eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended. Pour over brownie layer in pan (Filling will come almost to top of pan.)
  • Bake 55 min. to 1 hour or until center is almost set. Run knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim of pan. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Let stand at room temperature 30 min. before serving. Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

BROWNIE-BOTTOM CHEESECAKE BARS



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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

1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Unsweetened Chocolate
3/4 cup butter
3 cups sugar, divided
6 eggs, divided
2 tsp. vanilla, divided
1 cup flour
4 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
2 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate

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

PHILADELPHIA® CLASSIC CHEESECAKE



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When searching for a simple, delicious dessert that's sure to impress, look no further than this traditional cheesecake.

Provided by Kraft

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 5h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups HONEY MAID Graham Cracker Crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
⅓ cup butter or margarine, melted
4 (8 ounce) packages PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Mix crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar and butter; press firmly onto bottom of pan.
  • Beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and vanilla with mixer until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust.
  • 55 min. or until center is almost set. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate 4 hours.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. This means using real butter, cream cheese, and chocolate.
  • Make sure your cream cheese is softened to room temperature before you start. This will help it mix smoothly with the other ingredients.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cheesecake tough.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath. This will help prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
  • Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving. This will help it set properly.

Conclusion:

Philly Brownie Cheesecake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy cheesecake filling, rich brownie layer, and chocolate ganache topping, this cheesecake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give Philly Brownie Cheesecake a try. You won't be disappointed.

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