Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Hot Fudge Sundae Brownie Cheesecake. This rich and creamy delight combines a fudgy brownie base with a velvety cheesecake layer, all topped off with a luscious hot fudge sauce. Perfect for celebrations or as a sweet treat to share with family and friends, this cheesecake is sure to impress chocolate lovers everywhere. With its beautiful presentation and decadent flavors, it’s an irresistible choice that’s both easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 2 maraschino cherries
- 1/4 cup chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a springform pan.
- Prepare the brownie layer by mixing melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Add flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and chocolate chips until combined. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- For the cheesecake filling, beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar and vanilla. Mix in eggs one at a time followed by sour cream and heavy cream until smooth.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over cooled brownie and bake at 325°F (163°C) for 55-60 minutes. Cool in the oven with the door ajar for an hour before chilling overnight.
- Make the hot fudge sauce by melting chocolate chips with cream and butter; stir in vanilla.
- Assemble by drizzling hot fudge over the chilled cheesecake and garnishing with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 85 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (130g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for optimal blending. Chill overnight for best flavor and texture. Experiment with toppings like crushed nuts or fresh fruit.