Description
These Ultimate Loaded Brownie Cheesecake Cups combine rich, fudgy brownie crusts with a creamy cheesecake filling, topped with chocolate chips, crunchy walnuts, and a drizzle of caramel sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, they are perfect bite-sized treats for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the 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 Crust Batter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the brownie batter according to the package instructions by combining the mix with the required oil, eggs, and water.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Line a muffin tin with paper liners and fill each liner about two-thirds full with the prepared brownie batter.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Add Cheesecake Layer: Spoon approximately one tablespoon of the cheesecake mixture onto each brownie-filled muffin cup, gently spreading it to cover the batter without mixing them together.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheesecake layer is set and the brownie edges are cooked through.
- Cool Completely: Remove from oven and let the brownie cheesecake cups cool completely to room temperature to allow them to firm up properly.
- Add Toppings: Once cooled, top each cupcake with chocolate chips and chopped walnuts. Drizzle with caramel sauce just before serving for an extra indulgent finish.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings by substituting walnuts with pecans or almonds.
- Use your favorite caramel sauce or homemade caramel for a richer flavor.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Allow the cheesecake cups to cool completely to prevent the toppings from melting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: brownie cheesecake cups, loaded brownies, cheesecake dessert, chocolate walnut dessert, caramel drizzle, bite-sized cheesecake
