Cheesecake Brownie Bars
I can't think of two better desserts than cheesecake and brownies. Can you? These Cheesecake Brownie Bars bring together the best of two worlds. They're topped off with a thick, rich chocolate layer and it almost like biting into a cheesecake candy bar.
I took a look around the recipe archive here on Flour On My Face and noticed something disturbing!
Oh hey by the way have you noticed the new Flour On My Face recipe index page? You may have missed it because if you ever visited the old recipe index page it was pretty confusing and not so pretty. Now it looks so much better.
When I had the site redesigned a few month ago my recipe index page also got a face lift. Go check it out. Now you can find my recipes in one convenient place with preview photos organised by category.
for instance if you are looking for a Flour On My Face Strawberry Recipe you can find it right there or search through the categories by the drop down menu or the search bar.
So what I discovered when I was looking through the recipe archive was that I don't have many chocolate recipes!! How can that be? I mean I love chocolate. I do have a couple of chocolate recipes.
My all time favorite Nutella Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies and my new Crock Pot Triple Chocolate Cherry Cake recipe.
I also have this Nutella Double Stuffed French Toast recipe that is crazy good and perfect for a special breakfast or brunch but as much as I love Nutella I don't think it qualifies as a "chocolate recipe."
I'm not sure why I haven't made very many chocolate recipes so I am going to have to make a point of sharing chocolate recipes in the upcoming future.
This Cheesecake Brownie Recipe is like eating a brownie that has been topped with cheesecake and frosted with a thick chocolate frosting.
Cheesecake Brownie Bars Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon four
- ¾ cup flour
- ⅓ cup cocoa
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 11.5 oz bag chocolate chips
To Make the Cheesecake Brownie Bars Filling
- In a bowl cream the cream cheese, butter,vanilla and sugar.
- Add the egg and beat until combined well, about 2 minutes.
- Set aside and make the brownie batter.
To Make the Cheesecake Brownie Bars Batter
- Sift the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt into another bowl.
- In a separate medium bowl cream the butter, sugar and vanilla.
- Add one egg at a time beating well and scraping bowl in between.
- Fold into the dry ingredients.
- Fold ½ cup of chocolate chips into the mixture.
- Spread brownie batter into the bottom of the baking pan.
- Spread cheesecake layer over brownie batter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes.
To Make the Cheesecake Brownie Bars Topping
- Remove pan from oven and immediately spread the remaining chocolate chips over the hot cheesecake layer.
- Wait 10 minutes and using a spatula spread the melted chocolate chips over the top.
- Cool and allow melted chocolate chips to firm up before cutting.
Cheesecake Brownie Bars
Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon four
- ¾ cup flour
- ⅓ cup cocoa
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 11.5 oz bag chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 and prepare an 8 x 8 baking pan by layering parchment or aluminum foil in the bottom of the baking dish, leaving about an inch overhang.
To Make the Filling
- In a bowl cream the cream cheese, butter,vanilla and sugar.
- Add the egg and beat until combined well, about 2 minutes.
- Set aside and make the brownie batter.
To Make the Batter
- Sift the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt into another bowl.
- In a separate medium bowl cream the butter, sugar and vanilla.
- Add one egg at a time beating well and scraping bowl in between.
- Fold into the dry ingredients.
- Fold ½ cup of chocolate chips into the mixture.
- Spread brownie batter into the bottom of the baking pan.
- Spread cheesecake layer over brownie batter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes.
To Make the Topping
- Remove pan from oven and immediately spread the remaining chocolate chips over the hot cheesecake layer.
- Wait 10 minutes and using a spatula spread the melted chocolate chips over the top.
- Cool and allow melted chocolate chips to firm up before cutting.
Nutrition
Kate Rae
I am glad I found this website... I just made these and they are simply divine!!! I love the brownie and will use this recipe for other brownie desserts. Thank you for a wonderful recipe 🙂
Arlene Mobley
Kate
I'm doing the happy dance with you! Glad you loved the recipe and it's wonderful to have you as a reader!
Melissa
Wow! These look delicious! I'm visiting from Wonerful Wednesday Blog Hop at Ducks 'n a Row.
Arlene Mobley
Melissa
Thanks for stopping by!
Kathleen
My husband jokes that I will get fat always looking at these most delicious recipes. Thank goodness that is not true. But this recipe is scrumptious looking, thanks for bring it to #HomeMattersParty
Kathleen
Arlene Mobley
Kathleen
LOL Looking doesn't make you fat so you are safe there! Thanks for stopping by and hosting a great linky party!
Karen
My husband was looking over my shoulder and looked at the photo of your bars and asked "ooohhh those look good, are you going to whip those up for me?" I know what I will be baking this weekend. Thanks for sharing!
Arlene Mobley
Karen
I hope your husband enjoys the recipe!
Danielle
Those look great! Thanks for sharing at Idea Box.
Arlene Mobley
Thank you Danielle
Tianna
yummy! i love brownie bars 😀
Sinea Pies
Oh this looks so yummy! Pinned and shared 🙂
Arlene Mobley
Sinea
Thank you!
Maureen
Brownies and cheesecake! It's the best of both of world! It looks so chewy and sweet. This is the best dessert! I love it!
MeinCupcake
Oh, I love these bars. That seems to be a recipe which I definitely have to try. I am sure that the brownie bars will taste delicious. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
Warm wishes,
Sylvie
Arlene Mobley
Sylvie
Enjoy!