Description
These Loaded Brownie Cheesecake Dessert Cups are the perfect combination of rich brownie, creamy cheesecake, and decadent toppings. Individually served in cute cups, they make a perfect dessert for parties, gatherings, or a sweet treat to enjoy anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients called for on the box, usually oil, eggs, and water)
- 1 1/2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (for drizzling)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional, for topping)
- Whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions and pour the batter evenly into the muffin tin, filling each cup about halfway. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the brownies cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the vanilla extract, eggs, and sour cream, mixing until fully combined and smooth.
- Carefully spoon the cheesecake mixture on top of each cooled brownie cup, filling the cups about 3/4 of the way full.
- Bake for another 18-20 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set and slightly golden on top. Let the cups cool completely in the pan, then transfer them to the fridge to chill for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Before serving, drizzle each cup with caramel sauce, sprinkle with mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and top with a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free brownie mix.
- Feel free to swap the caramel sauce for chocolate syrup or add other toppings like crushed Oreos or berries.
- If you don’t have muffin liners, grease the muffin tin or use silicone molds for easy removal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dessert cup
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg