Description
These Brownie Bottom Cheesecake Bars combine two classic desserts in one irresistible treat — a dense, fudgy brownie base topped with a smooth, tangy cheesecake layer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (18 oz) brownie mix
- 2 sticks (1 cup) melted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons sour cream (optional, for tang)
- 3 tablespoons melted chocolate (or reserved brownie batter)
- ¼ cup reserved brownie batter (for marble top)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 9×13 inch pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Prepare brownie mix according to package or whisk melted butter, sugar, eggs, flour, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Reserve ¼ cup batter for swirling.
- Spread brownie batter evenly in pan. Do not bake yet.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth (about 3 min). Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, flour, and salt. Mix until creamy. Fold in sour cream if using.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over brownie base. Drop spoonfuls of reserved brownie batter on top. Use a toothpick to swirl gently for a marbled effect.
- Bake 35–40 minutes or until edges are set and center slightly jiggles. Do not overbake.
- Cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight before slicing.
- Lift bars from pan using parchment, slice with a clean knife between cuts, and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add chocolate chips to the brownie batter.
- Allow the cheesecake bars to chill fully for the best texture.
- Use a sharp knife for clean slices.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg