Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with our Hot Fudge Sundae Brownie Cheesecake. This delightful treat is a perfect blend of rich, fudgy brownie base and creamy cheesecake, all topped with warm hot fudge and fluffy whipped cream. Ideal for any gathering, this dessert guarantees to impress chocolate lovers and cheesecake aficionados alike. Easy to prepare ahead of time, it allows you to enjoy a stress-free hosting experience while serving an eye-catching centerpiece that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 2 maraschino cherries
- 1/4 cup chocolate shavings (or chopped chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter with sugar until blended. Add eggs and vanilla, then fold in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and chocolate chips.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until set but fudgy. Let cool completely.
- For the cheesecake layer, beat softened cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sugar and vanilla, mixing in eggs one at a time, followed by sour cream and heavy cream.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled brownie base and bake at 325°F (163°C) for 55-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Cool inside the oven with door ajar.
- Prepare hot fudge sauce by melting chocolate chips with heavy cream and butter over low heat; stir in vanilla.
- Chill your cheesecake overnight before removing from the pan and topping with hot fudge sauce, whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and cherries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg