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Brownie Bottom Cheesecake

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Layer:

  • 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cheesecake Layer:

  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment and grease the sides.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, cocoa powder, flour, salt, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Spread brownie batter into prepared pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until just combined.
  • Gently pour cheesecake batter over brownie layer and smooth the top.
  • Bake 40–45 minutes, or until the center is just set. Cool completely at room temp, then chill 4 hours or overnight.

Notes

  • Use room temp ingredients for the creamiest texture.
  • No springform pan? Use a parchment-lined 9-inch cake pan.
  • Add chocolate chips to the brownie for extra richness.