Brownie Sundae Cheesecake (Print Format)
Decadent cheesecake loaded with brownie chunks on a chocolate cookie crust, swirled with hot fudge for the ultimate dessert.
# Ingredients:
→ Fudgy Brownie Chunks
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1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients called for on box - usually water, eggs, and oil)
→ Chocolate Cookie Crust
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1½ cups crushed Nilla Wafers (about 45-50 cookies)
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6 tablespoons powdered sugar
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6 tablespoons cocoa powder
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Creamy Cheesecake Filling
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32 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
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1 cup granulated sugar
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4 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ cup hot fudge sauce for swirling
# Steps:
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Follow the directions on your brownie mix box and bake them up! Once they're completely cool, cut them into ¾-inch cubes. You'll use about half for the cheesecake - feel free to snack on the rest!
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Preheat your oven to 350°F. Mix those crushed Nilla Wafers with powdered sugar and cocoa powder, then stir in the melted butter until it looks like wet sand. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 8 minutes.
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Beat that room temperature cream cheese with sugar until it's smooth and fluffy - no lumps allowed! Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla, then gently fold in half of your brownie chunks.
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Pour the cheesecake batter over your cooled crust. Tap the pan gently to release air bubbles, then drizzle hot fudge sauce on top in a pretty spiral pattern. Use a knife to swirl it through for that gorgeous marbled look!
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Bake at 350°F for 50-55 minutes until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let it cool slowly for 1 hour - this prevents those pesky cracks!
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Let it cool completely at room temperature, then cover and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight. I know it's hard to wait, but this step is crucial for the perfect texture!
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Remove the springform rim and slice with a hot, clean knife for perfect cuts. Top with extra hot fudge, whipped cream, cherries, or more brownie pieces - go wild with those toppings!
# Tips:
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This is the ultimate dessert mashup - combining the best of brownies, cheesecake, and hot fudge sundaes into one incredible treat!
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Make sure your cream cheese is really soft before mixing to avoid lumps. Cold cream cheese is the enemy of smooth cheesecake!
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This dessert is actually better the next day - the flavors meld together beautifully overnight, so it's perfect for making ahead.