Irresistibly Rich Milky Way Caramel Cheesecake Brownies Recipe
These Irresistibly Rich Milky Way Caramel Cheesecake Brownies combine decadent chocolate brownie layers with creamy cheesecake and luscious caramel swirls, creating a heavenly dessert perfect for any chocolate lover.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 1/2 cup butter (melted)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cheesecake Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup additional sugar
- 1 large additional egg
- 1 teaspoon additional vanilla extract
Caramel Topping
- 12 oz caramel candies
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix brownie base: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and sugar until fully blended. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually stir in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt until no dry streaks remain, forming the brownie batter.
- Prepare cheesecake batter: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the additional sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until creamy and smooth for the cheesecake layer.
- Layer brownie and cheesecake: Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, smoothing it into an even layer. Spoon the cheesecake batter evenly on top of the brownie layer.
- Melt caramel and drizzle: Melt the caramel candies with heavy cream over low heat until smooth and creamy. Drizzle the melted caramel evenly over the cheesecake layer.
- Top with remaining brownie batter: Spoon the remaining brownie batter over the caramel layer, then gently swirl it with a knife or skewer to create a beautiful marbled effect throughout the dessert.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center remains slightly soft and fudgy.
- Cool and serve: Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the cheesecake layer.
- Use a low heat when melting caramel to prevent burning or seizing.
- The marbled effect with the brownie batter and caramel creates a beautiful and tasty swirl; avoid overmixing.
- For easy cleanup, lining the pan with parchment paper is recommended.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
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