A Loaded Brownie Cheesecake Cup combines fudgy brownie, creamy cheesecake, and a variety of toppings—all in a single-serve cup or muffin liner. Here’s a simple recipe to make 6–8 rich, indulgent cups:
🍫 Loaded Brownie Cheesecake Cups
Ingredients:
🟤 Brownie Base:
- 100g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
- 100g (3.5 oz) dark chocolate, chopped
- 100g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 40g (1/3 cup) plain flour
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
⚪ Cheesecake Layer:
- 150g (5 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
🍫 Loaded Toppings (optional but recommended):
- Mini chocolate chips
- Crushed Oreos
- Chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
- Caramel drizzle
- Mini marshmallows or fudge bits
🔪 Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Make brownie batter:
- Melt butter and chocolate together (microwave or stovetop).
- Stir in sugar, then egg.
- Fold in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until combined.
- Spoon about 1 heaping tablespoon into the bottom of each cup.
- Make cheesecake layer:
- Beat cream cheese with sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spoon a layer over the brownie batter in each cup.
- Top it:
- Sprinkle your chosen toppings generously.
- (Optional) Swirl lightly with a skewer for a marbled effect.
- Bake:
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
- Cool completely, then chill in the fridge for 1 hour for best texture.
🍴 Serve:
Serve chilled or at room temp. Ideal for parties, date nights, or anytime you need an indulgent treat.