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Vanilla Cheesecake Brownie Cups

Vanilla Cheesecake Brownie Cups

These are such a fun alternative to a regular brownie square. Think dense and fudgy, with a layer of creamy cheesecake topping. Perfect to prep before a busy week for easy sweet treats to keep stocked in the cupboard!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 12
Author: Florence Jackson

Ingredients

  • 100 g Semi-Sweet/Dark Chocolate Melted
  • 170 g Unsalted Butter
  • 100 g Light Brown Soft Sugar
  • 100 g Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Medium Free Range Eggs
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 85 g Plain Flour
  • 30 g Cocoa Powder

For the Cheesecake

  • 200 g Full Fat Cream Cheese
  • 1 Medium Free Range Egg
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 60 g Granulated Sugar

Instructions

  • Pre-heat your oven to 395f/200c/180c Fan. Line 12 muffin holes with cupcake/muffin liners.
  • In a small bowl, break up the dark chocolate and melt in the microwave in 20 second intervals, stirring in between to make sure it doesn't burn. Alternately, use a double boiler: add the chocolate to a heatproof bowl and rest this on a small saucepan of simmering water. Make sure the bowl doesn't touch the water, stir occasionally.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and both sugars. With an electric/stand mixer, go for a solid 3-5minutes so it is totally combined. Add in the eggs, one at a time and mixing in between. 
  • Now, add the melted chocolate slowly (check it first, to make sure it isn't so hot that it will cook the eggs) and combine once again. 
  • Add the flour and cocoa powder, fold gently into the wet mixture with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. 
  • Scoop the brownie batter into each lined muffin cup.

For the Cheesecake

  • Make the cheesecake topping by whisking all ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Pour this over each of the brownie cups.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes, until just golden on top. Remove and let cool before serving.