Description
Sinful caramel cheesecake nutella brownies blend rich chocolate layers with creamy cheesecake swirls for an indulgent dessert. Chocolate and caramel lovers will devour this irresistible treat that promises pure bliss in every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (226 g or 2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup Nutella, warmed slightly for easy drizzling
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease the surface to prevent sticking.
- Mixing Base: Combine melted butter with granulated and brown sugars in a large bowl, whisking vigorously until the mixture transforms into a silky, unified consistency.
- Wet Ingredient Integration: Blend eggs and vanilla extract into the sugar mixture, stirring methodically to create a smooth, homogeneous batter that showcases a rich, glossy appearance.
- Dry Ingredient Composition: Whisk flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl, ensuring thorough and even distribution of all dry components.
- Batter Formation: Delicately fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, using gentle strokes to combine until just incorporated, preserving the brownie’s potential for a luxurious texture.
- Flavor Layering: Pour the batter into the prepared dish, spreading evenly, then artfully drizzle Nutella across the surface in elegant zigzag patterns, creating a marbled visual effect.
- Caramel Embellishment: Cascade caramel sauce over the Nutella swirls, introducing additional depth and complexity to the dessert’s flavor profile.
- Baking Process: Position the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted near the center reveals moist crumbs, indicating perfect doneness.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow the brownies to cool completely within the pan, then slice into decadent squares, ready to be enjoyed as an indulgent treat.
Notes
- Control Moisture Levels: Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough, dry brownies; mix ingredients just until combined for a fudgy, tender texture.
- Perfect Nutella Swirl: Use room temperature Nutella and a thin squeeze bottle or plastic bag with a snipped corner for precise, elegant zigzag patterns across the batter.
- Caramel Technique: Drizzle caramel sauce gently to create beautiful marbling without completely mixing it into the brownie base, ensuring distinct flavor layers.
- Temperature Matters: Let brownies cool completely before cutting to allow them to set properly, which helps achieve clean, sharp edges and prevents crumbling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 406
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 87 mg