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Hot Fudge Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Brownies
Ultra rich brownies with a creamy hot fudge cheesecake center and topped with peanut butter cups. So many delicious things in one amazing brownie that your family will go crazy for!
👥 24 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 2h 55m⏳ Prep: 25 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 The Recipe Critic📖 therecipecritic
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pan
- ●oven
- ●bowl
- ●microwave
📝 Preparation Steps
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prepare
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a 1-inch overhang on either side, and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
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melt
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Place 1 cup unsalted butter and 1 ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips in a large-sized microwave-safe bowl and heat it in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until melted and smooth.
unsalted butter1 cup
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mix
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Stir in ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder until incorporated. Add 2 cups granulated sugar, ¼ cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon salt and stir until combined.
granulated sugar2 cupsvanilla extract1 teaspoon
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combine
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Stir in 4 large eggs one at a time until combined.
large eggs4
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layer
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Gently stir in 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour until combined and thick. Spread ⅔ of the batter evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
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beat
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Make the hot fudge layer by using a hand mixer to beat the 8 ounces cream cheese and 16 ounces hot fudge together in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
hot fudge16 ouncescream cheese8 ounces
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layer
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Spread the hot fudge mixture on top of the brownie batter in the pan. Top with the remaining ⅓ of brownie batter and smooth it over. Top with 1 ½ cups chopped peanut butter cups,.
hot fudge16 ounces
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bake
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Bake on the center rack for about ⏱️ 30 minutes or until the brownies are set and start to pull away from the edges of the pan. Let the brownies cool completely and chill in the refrigerator for at least ⏱️ 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
calories
353 kcal
fat Content
19 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
3 g
sugar Content
31 g
sodium Content
163 mg
protein Content
5 g
trans Fat Content
0.3 g
cholesterol Content
62 mg
carbohydrate Content
44 g
saturated Fat Content
11 g
unsaturated Fat Content
6 g
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