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Brownie Batter Cheesecake
This brownie batter cheesecake is a creamy no-bake cheesecake set on top of a thick brownie layer. Make this cheesecake super simple with a boxed brownie mix, or use your favorite homemade brownie recipe!
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 4h 20m⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 4h👤 Julianne Dell📖 beyondfrosting
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- pan
- oven
- bowl
- microwave
- mixing bowl
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
For the brownie
2
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
3
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the brownie mix, with the ingredients listed on the box. Stir until the batter is well combined and there are no dry ingredients left.
4
Pour the batter into the springform pan and spread evenly. Bake at 350°F for ⏱️ 30-35 minutes until the center is baked but still slightly fudgy. Allow the brownie to cool completely.
5
For the cheesecake
6
In a small dish, combine 1 tablespoon of cold water with 1 teaspoon gelatin. Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and allow it to set to a solid.
cold water1 tablespoongelatin1 teaspoon
7
Microwave the gelatin for ⏱️ 8-10 seconds until it turns back to a liquid, watch closely.
gelatin1 teaspoon
8
To prepare the whipped cream, place the metal mixing bowl and whisk in the freezer for ⏱️ 5-10 minutes.
9
Pour the heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl and use an electric mixer to beat the heavy cream on medium-high speed until the cream starts to thicken. Slowly add 3 tablespoons of brownie mix and the liquid gelatin and continue beating on high speed until stiff peaks form. Set the whipped cream aside.
heavy whipping cream1 cupcup heavy whipping cream3/4gelatin1 teaspoon
10
Beat the softened cream cheese on medium-high speed for ⏱️ 2-3 minutes, until the cream cheese is free of lumps, scraping the bowl occasionally. Next, add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract and beat until incorporated.
vanilla extract1 teaspoon
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Then add 2 cups of dry brownie mix and beat for about ⏱️ 90 seconds until the brownie mix is well incorporated into the cheesecake.
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Finally, fold the prepared whipped cream into the cheesecake batter and mix until well combined. Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled brownie. Cover and refrigerate for ⏱️ 3-4 hours.
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For the topping
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Prepare a second batch of whipped cream as instructed above. Use a large piping bag fitted with an open star tip to pipe the border of the cheesecake. Drizzle with hot fudge.
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