Description
Indulge in these decadent Loaded Brownie Cheesecake Dessert Cups, a perfect blend of rich fudgy brownies topped with creamy cheesecake filling. Garnished with whipped cream, chocolate chips, and optional crushed nuts, these individual dessert cups are perfect for parties or a special treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 1 cup butter (melted)
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cheesecake Topping
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
Garnish
- 1/2 cup whipped cream
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup crushed nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Make Brownie Batter: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and 2 cups of sugar, mixing until well blended. Then add the eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, beating the mixture until smooth and uniform.
- Add Dry Ingredients to Brownie Batter: Carefully stir in the all-purpose flour and cocoa powder until just combined, taking care not to overmix. Divide the resulting batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about halfway.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it is smooth and creamy. Add the 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 eggs to the cream cheese, mixing until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
- Assemble Dessert Cups: Pour the cheesecake filling gently on top of each brownie base in the muffin tin, spreading evenly to cover the brownie layer.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the cheesecake topping is set and slightly firm to the touch.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the dessert cups to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate if desired for firmer texture.
- Add Garnishes and Serve: Before serving, top each cup with whipped cream, sprinkle chocolate chips, and optionally add crushed nuts for extra texture and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth cheesecake filling.
- Do not overmix the brownie batter to keep it fudgy and moist.
- Allow dessert cups to cool fully before adding whipped cream to prevent melting.
- Optional crushed nuts can be walnuts or pecans for complementary flavor.
- These cups can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: brownie cheesecake cups, chocolate dessert, individual cheesecake, dessert cups, brownie recipe
