Description
Deliciously rich and decadent salted caramel brownie cheesecake bars that combine the flavors of chocolate, caramel, and cream cheese for a perfect dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, melt the butter and mix in the granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Spread this mixture over the brownie layer.
- Drizzle the salted caramel sauce over the cream cheese layer.
- Pour the remaining brownie batter on top and swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars and serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- These bars can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg