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Caramel Cheesecake Brownies (Fudgy, Creamy & Gooey Layers)

These caramel cheesecake brownies combine a rich chocolate brownie base, silky cheesecake filling, and buttery caramel swirl. The ultimate layered dessert for any occasion—decadent, easy, and guaranteed to impress.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (includes chilling time)
  • Yield: 16 brownies 1x

Ingredients

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For the Brownie Layer:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp salt

For the Cheesecake Layer:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

For the Caramel Swirl:

  • ⅓ cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • Optional: flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together brownie ingredients and pour into the prepared pan.
  3. Beat cheesecake ingredients until smooth, then spread gently over brownie batter.
  4. Drizzle caramel sauce on top and swirl gently with a knife or toothpick.
  5. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
  6. Cool completely and refrigerate for 2+ hours before slicing for clean layers.
  • Author: Tom
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Bars & Brownies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Keywords: caramel cheesecake brownies, caramel swirl brownies, brownie cheesecake bars, fudgy caramel brownies, chocolate cheesecake bars

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