Hershey's Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies
Delicious brownies combining rich chocolate flavor with creamy cheesecake, perfect for parties or as a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Brownie Base
- 10 Tablespoons butter Melted
- 1/2 cup Milk Chocolate Chips
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3/4 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Hershey's Cocoa Powder
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Topping
- Full Sized Hershey Bars To top
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper, leaving enough paper to hang over two sides for easy removal later. Spray the pan and the paper with non-stick spray.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, or in the microwave, melt the butter and chocolate chips until smooth. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, vanilla, and sugar. Slowly mix in the chocolate mixture until well combined.
- In another bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, salt, and flour. Add this mixture to the rest of the batter. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan.
Cream Cheese Filling
- For the cream cheese filling, beat together the softened cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, a pinch of salt, 1 egg, and 2 teaspoons vanilla until smooth. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter.
Baking
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until the edges are set and the center looks slightly soft.
- Let cool and then top with Full Sized Hershey Bars if desired.
Notes
Serve these brownies warm or at room temperature. They pair wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Store leftover brownies covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week. Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for easier mixing. Don't overmix the batter once you add the flour to keep the brownies tender.