Loaded Brownie Cheesecake Cups (Print Version)

Fudgy brownie cups with creamy cheesecake filling and loaded toppings for an indulgent dessert experience.

# Recipe Ingredients:

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter

02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar

03 - 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon brown sugar

04 - 2 large eggs

05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

06 - 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

07 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

09 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened

10 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar

11 - 1 large egg

12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

13 - 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips

14 - 1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

15 - 1/3 cup crushed Oreos

16 - 1/3 cup mini M&Ms

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.

02 - Melt butter in a medium bowl. Whisk in granulated and brown sugars until glossy. Beat in eggs and vanilla until fully incorporated.

03 - Sift cocoa powder, flour, and salt into the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined—avoid overmixing to prevent tough texture.

04 - Distribute brownie batter evenly among muffin cups, using approximately 1 heaping tablespoon per cup.

05 - Beat softened cream cheese in a separate bowl until smooth. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla; mix until creamy and free of lumps.

06 - Spoon about 1 tablespoon of cheesecake mixture over each brownie base. Gently smooth tops to create an even layer.

07 - Generously sprinkle each cup with desired toppings: chocolate chips, nuts, crushed Oreos, and mini M&Ms.

08 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until cheesecake is set and brownie edges feel firm to the touch.

09 - Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving for optimal texture.

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Each cup bakes up with its own perfect fudgy-crunchy-creamy ratio, no more fighting over the corner pieces
The topping combinations are endless, making this a recipe you can reinvent for every mood and season

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Overmixing the brownie batter makes tough cakes, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
Cold cream cheese creates lumpy filling, so set it out an hour before you start baking

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Room temperature ingredients combine more smoothly and create better texture, so plan ahead and set everything out an hour before baking
Press toppings gently into the cheesecake layer so they bake in place instead of rolling off during baking