Description

Chocolate lovers, this decadent dessert is for you. The brownie crust is topped with a rich, creamy chocolate cheesecake, then finished with collops of whipped cream.

Ingredients

• Brownie Crust:
• 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 3 T. Dutch-processed cocoa powder
• 1/4 t. baking powder
• 1/8 t. kosher salt
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 c. granulated sugar
• 6 T. unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 t. vanilla
• Filling:
• 1/2 c. heavy cream, at room temperature
• 1 c. milk chocolate chips
• 2 - 8 oz. blocks cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1/2 c. granulated sugar
• 2 T. regular unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 t. vanilla extract
• Topping;
• whipped topping, for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9-inch springform pan; line the bottom with parchment paper.
2. Brownie Crust:
3. Add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to a large bowl: whisk together until fully incorporated; set aside.