Description
These Ultimate Loaded Brownie Cheesecake Cups combine the rich, fudgy texture of classic brownies with a creamy cheesecake center, topped with chocolate chips, crunchy walnuts, and a drizzle of caramel sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, they make an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Brownie Crust
- 1 box brownie mix (plus required oil, eggs, and water as per package instructions)
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tbsp caramel sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Brownie Batter: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare the brownie batter according to the package instructions, mixing in the required oil, eggs, and water.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Line a muffin tin with paper liners and spoon the brownie batter into each cup until it’s about two-thirds full, ensuring enough space for the cheesecake filling.
- Make Cheesecake Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add Cheesecake Filling: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cheesecake mixture into the center of each brownie-filled muffin cup, gently pressing slightly to incorporate it but not completely blending it with the brownie batter.
- Bake: Bake the brownie cheesecake cups in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheesecake filling is set and the brownies are cooked through. A toothpick inserted near the edge should come out with moist crumbs but not wet batter.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the cups to cool completely in the pan. This helps the cheesecake set properly and makes them easier to remove from the liners.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Once cooled, top each cup with chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, and drizzle caramel sauce over the top for a decadent finish. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize the toppings by using different nuts or adding sprinkles or sea salt.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the cheesecake filling.
- Allow the cups to cool completely before adding toppings to prevent melting.
- For a nut allergy-friendly version, omit walnuts or substitute with seeds or dried fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: brownie cheesecake cups, loaded brownies, cheesecake dessert, easy dessert, chocolate walnut brownies, caramel drizzle dessert
