Hot Fudge Sundae Brownie Cheesecake (Print-Friendly Version)
Fudgy brownie with smooth cheesecake covered in warm chocolate sauce, fresh cream, colorful sprinkles and a sweet cherry.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Brownie Base
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1 package brownie mix or from-scratch brownie mixture (follow box instructions or combine cocoa powder, melted chocolate, and unsalted butter)
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Butter, for coating pan
→ Cheesecake Layer
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16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
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3/4 cup white sugar
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Fudge Topping & Sundae Garnishes
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1 cup hot fudge sauce (grab from store or make by mixing heavy cream, chocolate chips, and sugar)
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1/2 cup whipped cream
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2 tablespoons colorful sprinkles
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4 maraschino cherries
# How to Make It:
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Warm your oven to 350°F.
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Stir brownie mix as directed on package or by your recipe. Spread into a buttered springform pan and cook for 25 minutes. Cool completely while still in the pan.
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Whip cream cheese with sugar until creamy. Drop in eggs one by one, mixing thoroughly between each. Stir in sour cream and vanilla until everything's well combined.
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Gently pour your cheesecake mix over the cooled brownie bottom and flatten the top with a spatula.
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Set the springform pan on a cookie sheet. Bake for 45 minutes until middle is almost set but still wobbles slightly. Switch off oven and let the cheesecake rest inside with door shut for an hour.
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Stick the cheesecake in the fridge for at least 4 hours or leave it overnight until completely firm.
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Heat up the fudge sauce until it's easy to pour, then drizzle lots of it over your cold cheesecake.
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Add dollops of whipped cream, scatter colorful sprinkles on top, and finish with maraschino cherries before cutting and dishing up.
# Extra Suggestions:
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If your fudge sauce seems too sticky, add a bit of milk or cream to make it easier to drizzle.
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Put parchment paper in your pan if you don't have a springform to help lift the dessert out easily.
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You don't need to mess with a water bath for this simple cheesecake.