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Mocha Cheesecake Brownies
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Mocha Cheesecake Brownies

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time27 minutes
Total Time45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp instant coffee granules optional, but highly recommended
  • For the Cheesecake Layer:
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional Toppings:
  • Chocolate shavings espresso drizzle, or cocoa powder for that fancy flair

Instructions

  • Prep your pan & oven. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
  • Make the brownie batter. Whisk melted butter and sugar together until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, then mix in cocoa, flour, salt, and coffee granules. Stir gently—don’t overmix or you’ll fight chewy brownies instead of fudgy ones.
  • Cheesecake layer. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until creamy. Mix in sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Layer it up. Pour brownie batter into your pan, smoothing it evenly. Dollop cheesecake mixture on top in spoonfuls. Use a knife to gently swirl—it doesn’t need to be perfect; swirls = character.
  • Bake. Pop it in the oven for 25–30 minutes, or until cheesecake layer looks set and a toothpick in the brownie portion comes out mostly clean (a few crumbs are perfect—overbaking is a tragedy).
  • Cool & slice. Let it cool completely (or at least an hour) before cutting. Tip: Refrigerate for firmer slices and cleaner edges.
  • Optional: Garnish. Sprinkle chocolate shavings, cocoa, or a light espresso drizzle for the “wow” factor.