How to make cheesecake brownies at home

Cheesecake brownies are a sweet snack made by combining a chocolate brownie base with a soft cream cheese topping.

They bring together two simple textures in one bite: a soft, slightly dense chocolate layer and a smooth, creamy layer on top.

Ingredients you need

To make them, you need simple ingredients that are easy to find at home. For the brownie layer, use 1/2 cup melted butter, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/3 cup cocoa powder, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon baking powder.

For the cheesecake layer, you will need 200g cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 egg, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.

How to prepare

Start by mixing melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla, then stir well. In another bowl, combine cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder, then fold this into the wet mixture until a thick batter forms. Pour it into a lined baking tray and spread evenly.

In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until soft, then add sugar, egg, and vanilla and mix until smooth. Pour this over the brownie layer and lightly swirl the top to create a simple marbled effect.

Bake at 180°C for about 30 to 35 minutes until the centre is set but still slightly soft. Let it cool completely before cutting into squares so the layers can hold well.

Sufuria method

If you don’t have an oven, place a layer of salt or sand at the bottom of a sufuria and preheat it on low heat for about 10 minutes.

Put the batter in a small tin, place it inside, cover tightly, and cook on low heat for about 35 to 45 minutes until done.

Cheesecake brownies are popular because they are simple to prepare, use basic ingredients, and offer a soft mix of chocolate and cream cheese in every bite.

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