Ah, now we’re talking decadent dessert! 😋 “Loaded Brownie Cheesecake Cups” are like little bites of chocolatey, creamy heaven. Here’s a simple way to make them:
Ingredients (Makes ~12 cups)
For the brownie layer:
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts
For the cheesecake layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For the topping (loaded style):
- Whipped cream
- Mini chocolate chips
- Caramel or chocolate drizzle
- Crushed cookies, nuts, or sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven & prep cups:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Make the brownie layer:
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla, whisk until combined.
- Stir in flour, cocoa, salt, and optional mix-ins.
- Spoon a small amount (about 1–2 tbsp) into each cupcake liner.
- Make the cheesecake layer:
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Mix in sugar, egg, and vanilla until creamy.
- Spoon cheesecake mixture over brownie layer in each cup.
- Bake:
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until cheesecake is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Top & serve:
- Before serving, add whipped cream, chocolate chips, caramel/chocolate drizzle, and any other toppings you like.
These are super fun for parties or just treating yourself because each cup is like its own mini dessert masterpiece.
If you want, I can also give a “microwave version” that makes them in under 10 minutes—still gooey and loaded!
Do you want me to do that?
