Double Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake Bars
Indulge in ultra-fudgy brownie bars layered with creamy cheesecake and crowned with caramel for a perfect sweet-salty treat.
Ingredients
Brownie Base
- 120 g butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup flour
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
Mini Cheesecake Layer
- 250 g cream cheese
- 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup cream
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce
For the topping
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Beat the melted butter and sugar until shiny.
- Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until fluffy.
- Sift in the flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder, then fold in with a spatula.
- Add the chocolate chunks.
- Pour the batter into a square pan (20×20 cm is ideal).
Add the cheesecake layer
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream, beating until silky smooth.
- Finally, add the caramel sauce and stir gently (don't mix completely for a marbled effect).
- Pour this mixture over the brownie batter.
Bake
- Bake at 170°C for 28–32 minutes (the cheesecake should gently wobble when lightly shaken).
Final touches
- Let it rest at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
- Drizzle caramel over the top and sprinkle with sea salt.
Notes
These bars are perfect for parties and special occasions. Slice them beautifully for gatherings or enjoy them chilled. Adjust the amount of chocolate chips based on your chocolate preference.