Description
Indulge in rich Caramel Cheesecake Nutella Brownies that combine a fudgy brownie base, creamy cheesecake swirl, luscious caramel drizzle, and the irresistible richness of Nutella for a decadent and flavorful dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Brownie Base Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix or 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cheesecake Swirl Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
- 1/3 cup Nutella, warmed slightly for drizzling
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Prepare the Brownie Base: Mix your brownie batter according to package instructions or from scratch using cocoa powder, melted butter, sugar, eggs, flour, and vanilla extract. Pour half of the batter evenly into a greased or parchment-lined baking pan to form a moist chocolate base.
- Make the Cheesecake Swirl: In a bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Drop spoonfuls of this cheesecake mixture onto the brownie batter in the pan, then gently swirl with a knife or skewer to create a marbled effect.
- Add Nutella and Caramel: Warm Nutella slightly so it’s easy to drizzle. Drop dollops of Nutella on top of the cheesecake batter. Next, generously drizzle caramel sauce over everything. Use a toothpick to swirl the Nutella and caramel into the cheesecake layer for a beautiful, marbled appearance and flavor blend.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (165°C) for 45-50 minutes. The center should be mostly set but still slightly moist to retain that fudgy brownie texture combined with creamy cheesecake and gooey caramel.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan so layers set nicely. For cleaner slices, chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs for smoother batter and even cheesecake layer.
- Do not overmix batter to avoid dense brownies or cracked cheesecake layer.
- Gentle swirling keeps layers distinct and visually appealing.
- Line pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean edges.
- Watch baking time carefully to prevent drying out the cheesecake or caramel layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (1/16th of recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
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