Brownie Cheesecake Cups: Delight Yourself with this Recipe!
Rich and zesty brownie cheesecake cups, perfectly portioned for a delightful dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 43 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Whipped cream, brown sugar crumble, chocolate & caramel sauces
Instructions
- Prepare the brownie base: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin. Whisk butter and sugar; add eggs and vanilla. Sift in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix until smooth. Spoon 1 tbsp batter into each cup for the base.
- Make the cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add egg, vanilla, lemon juice, and zest. Pour over brownie base, filling nearly to the top.
- Bake: Bake 20–23 minutes, until centers are just set. Cool, then chill 2 hours.
- Top and serve: Add whipped cream, crumble, and drizzle with chocolate and caramel.
Notes
- Chill before serving for perfect texture
- Add lemon zest to whipped cream for extra zing
- Store covered in fridge up to 3 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg