Indulge in the decadence of Milky Way Caramel Cheesecake Brownies, where rich chocolate brownie meets creamy cheesecake and gooey caramel in every bite.
Author:Maya Quinn
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:40 minutes
Total Time:2 hours 10 minutes
Yield:16 brownies 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Brownie Layer:
1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cheesecake Layer:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Caramel Topping:
1 cup caramel candies
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Melt Butter: Melt butter in 30-second intervals until completely melted. Let it cool slightly.
Prepare Brownie Batter: Whisk sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Slowly pour in melted butter while whisking. Sift flour, cocoa, and salt; gradually add to wet ingredients. Mix until just combined and pour into the pan.
Make Cheesecake Layer: Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Spoon dollops over brownie batter.
Add Caramel Topping: Melt caramel candies with heavy cream, drizzle over cheesecake layer, and swirl gently.
Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.