This Awesome Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake Dessert is one chocolatey decadent dessert you won't be able to resist! With tempting layers of fudgy brownie, chocolate fudge frosting and creamy cheesecake, you can see why this cake is so drool and swoon-worthy . Don't you need this already? Brownie cheesecake heaven!
Some of our other brownie favorites include these Fudgy Chocolate Chunk Brownies, Super Easy Homemade Brownies, OMG! Heavenly Cherry Cheesecake Swirl Brownies, Ultimate Gooey Brownies, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Buttercream Brownies, Brown Sugar Brownie Bars and this decadent Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownie Trifle Delight
This dessert recipe does take a little preparation, but it's not as bad as you probably would think!
This is a dessert that is lovely for making a couple of days ahead of time before serving to your guests and you want to prep or organize ahead!
How to Make Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake Dessert
How to make First step:
- The cheesecake portion is no bake, so you won't have to bake that layer, so basically, all you do is make and bake the brownie base in an 8" springform pan lined with parchment paper on the bottom and sides of the pan for best results.
- After it's cooled, loosen the brownie from the pan by releasing the latch, but place back into the pan, so you continue with the other layers.
2nd step:
- Frost the top of the brownie with a thick layer of chocolate frosting. The remainder will be used for the sides and border of the cake and just so you know, you may not use it all. You will need to buy 2 tubs of your favorite rich and creamy chocolate frosting
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- You could also use Pillsbury's Chocolate Frosting
pastry bags, if you want to eliminate using a pastry bag and filling it. But for filling and using a star tip, here is a tutorial on how to use a piping bag, check out The Kitchn. It's up to you how decorative you want to make the sides and top of the cake. You could even just spread it on with an offset spatula
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- Place frosted brownies in fridge, covered and make the cheesecake filling.
Step 3:
- Make cheesecake layer and spoon onto frosted brownies and spread evenly.
- Place in fridge for up to 5 hours or overnight.
Step 4:
- Dab some frosting on top of cake plate and place brownie cheesecake on top to keep it from sliding.
- Pipe frosting on sides of the cake by zig-zagging the frosting up and down the sides the cake.
- Place back in fridge until ready to serve. Super yummy!
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Awesome Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake Dessert
With tempting layers of fudgy brownie, chocolate fudge frosting and creamy cheesecake, you can see why this cake is so drool and swoon-worthy . Don’t you need this already?
Ingredients
Brownies - See notes for boxed brownie option
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- 5 tablespoons natural unsweetened cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Chocolate Frosting
- 2 tubs of chocolate frosting room temperature or use 2 Pillsbury Chocolate Frosting pastry bags
Cream Cheese Filling -- see notes for Cool Whip Option
- 16 oz cream cheese room temperature
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup whipping cream cold
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar
- Additional Toppings: Sprinkles nuts, fruit, curds, oreos, etc or more frosting!
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottom of an 8 inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease sides of pan. (You can also use a 9 inch springform pan, if desired but will not be as thick.)
Brownies - See notes for boxed brownie option
- Combine the melted butter, sugar and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Add in the eggs and mix until well combined. In a separate medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and mix until well combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly. Bake the brownie for 25-30 minutes if you’re using an 8 inch pan, 22-26 minutes, if using a 9 inch pan, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove the brownie from the oven and allow it to cool for 3 to 4 minutes, then remove it from the pan and transfer it to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
Chocolate Frosting Middle Layer
- After brownies are cooled, frost top of brownies with thick layer of chocolate frosting, then place in fridge. Prepare the cream cheese filling.
Cream Cheese Filling -- see notes for Cool Whip Option
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until well combined and smooth. Add the vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and smooth. Set this mixture aside.
- In a separate mixing bowl fitted with the whisk attachment or mixer, whip the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold one-third of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined. Gently fold in the remaining whipped cream until well combined.
- Place the brownie back into the 8-inch springform pan and line sides with parchment paper for the cheesecake layer for easy removal. Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the frosted brownie.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake until firm, about 5 hours or so. Once it is firm, remove from the springform pan and set it on a serving plate with a dab of frosting underneath so it doesn’t slide.
Chocolate Frosting Sides & Top
- Place remaining frosting in a pastry bag with tip desired and pipe frosting along the sides of the cake and the border of the cake as desired. Add sprinkles, nuts, more frosting, fruits or whatever you would like if desired for your special occasion.
- Place cake back in fridge for frosting to firm up for 30 minutes or so and serve when ready.
- Other option - If you don’t want to frost cake, you can drizzle with hot fudge and maybe some whipped cream and serve.
Notes
Other option - If you don’t want to frost cake, you can drizzle with hot fudge and serve.
*Brownies, you can use a brownie mix, prepared as directed on package using ingredients as called out.
*For shortcut Cream cheese filling using Cool whip - replace whipping cream with 1 ½ cups Cool Whip and leave out powdered sugar and mix into cream cheese mixture.
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Katerina says
This is absolutely swoonworthy - my husband would love to get this for Valentine's Day!
Kim Lange says
He would indeed! Thank you Katerina! xoxo
Catherine says
This Brownie Cheesecake is most certainly awesome!! I would polish off more than I'd care to admit in one sitting, so very yummy and beautiful photos too!! 😀
Valentina says
Wow, absolutely beautiful and so mouth-watering! It is indeed Awesome! 🙂 ~Valentina
Christie says
I seriously want a big bite of this cake! It looks so good and those layers are so thick!
Teresa Ambra says
This indeed looks awesome! Wow. I'm salivating just looking at the pictures. 🙂
Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says
Brownies and cheesecake?! Sign me up!! This looks so decadent and luscious! Pinning!!
Katherine | Love In My Oven says
I always leave your page drooooooling Kim. This is my two favorites in one, brownie and cheesecake! I'm dying! Pinning and making slash devouring asap!!
Laura says
Gorgeous! 2 of my very favorite things - brownies and cheesecake! Topped with chocolate frosting! Yes, please!
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says
Brownies, cheesecake, frosting--what's not to love? This combines everything I'm always craving!