Description
If you’re searching for the ultimate dessert that combines rich, fudgy brownie texture with silky, tangy cheesecake — this Fudgy Brownie Bottom Cheesecake is it. A two-layer delight with a smooth chocolate ganache topping, this showstopper is perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or whenever you’re craving something sweet and indulgent. It’s a crowd-pleaser that brings together chocolate and cheesecake in one epic bite. Whether you’re hunting for an easy recipe, a special-occasion dessert, or simply fresh food ideas to elevate your baking game — this one belongs in your collection of go-to favorites.
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
16 oz cream cheese (softened)
2/3 cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake layer)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
2 large eggs (for cheesecake layer)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for ganache)
1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for topping, optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment and grease the sides.
2. In a bowl, melt butter. Stir in sugar, eggs, cocoa powder, flour, and espresso powder. Mix until smooth.
3. Pour brownie batter into pan and bake for 18–20 minutes until just set. Let cool slightly.
4. Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add sugar, vanilla, and sour cream. Mix in eggs one at a time.
5. Pour cheesecake mixture over brownie base. Bake 45–50 minutes until center slightly jiggles.
6. Cool at room temp, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
7. Heat heavy cream and pour over 1 cup chocolate chips. Let sit 2 minutes, stir smooth.
8. Let ganache cool slightly and pour over chilled cheesecake. Spread evenly.
9. Optional: Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top. Chill again briefly before slicing.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother cheesecake batter.
Let the cheesecake cool completely before adding ganache for clean layers.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: cheesecake, brownie cheesecake, chocolate cheesecake, ganache cheesecake, easy dessert