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Loaded Brownie Cheesecake Cups

Loaded Brownie Cheesecake Cups: Decadent Chocolate Bliss

Delight in Loaded Brownie Cheesecake Cups, a fusion of fudgy brownie and creamy cheesecake for a perfect dessert experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base
  • 1/2 cup melted butter Substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Provides sweetness.
  • 2 eggs Use room temperature.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Opt for pure vanilla for superior taste.
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder Choose high-quality cocoa.
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour A gluten-free blend can be used.
  • 1/4 tsp salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips Adds bursts of chocolate.
For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese Use full-fat for best texture.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the filling.
  • 1/2 cup sour cream Adds moisture and tang.
Optional Toppings
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter For Peanut Butter Swirl variation.
  • 1/2 tsp mint extract For Mint Chocolate variation.

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Mix in eggs and vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine cocoa powder, flour, and salt, then fold into the wet mixture. Stir in mini chocolate chips.
  4. Scoop the batter into prepared liners, filling one-third full. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
  5. Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar, then eggs one at a time, followed by sour cream and vanilla.
  6. Pour cheesecake mixture over brownie layer in each cup, filling three-quarters full. Bake in a water bath for 20-25 minutes.
  7. Turn off the oven and crack the door for 30 minutes to cool, then chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. You can also vary the recipe by adding flavors like peanut butter or mint.

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