Caramel Cheesecake Nutella Brownies
Indulge in decadent Caramel Cheesecake Nutella Brownies that combine creamy cheesecake swirls, luscious Nutella, and sticky caramel sauce in a fudgy chocolate brownie base. These irresistible brownies offer a perfect balance of rich flavors and textures, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Author: Barbara
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten free flour blend)
Brownie Base
- 1 cup (113g) butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups (300g) sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup (65g) cocoa powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cheesecake Layer
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup (67g) sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients
- ½ cup Nutella
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- Prepare the Brownie Base: Melt the butter and mix it with sugar and eggs until smooth. Stir in cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and vanilla extract to form a fudgy brownie batter that will serve as the base layer.
- Make the Cheesecake Layer: In a separate bowl, blend together softened cream cheese, sugar, one egg, and vanilla extract until creamy and free of lumps to create the smooth cheesecake mixture.
- Assemble the Layers: Pour half of the brownie batter into a greased baking pan. Add spoonfuls of the cheesecake mixture and Nutella scattered over the brownie base, then drizzle caramel sauce on top. Carefully pour the remaining brownie batter over all the layers.
- Create the Swirls: Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl together the brownie, cheesecake, Nutella, and caramel layers, forming a beautiful marbled pattern that balances flavors in every bite.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C) for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure a smooth and consistent batter.
- Don’t overmix when adding flour to keep brownies tender and fudgy.
- Swirl gently to preserve the marbled visual effect and balanced flavor.
- Monitor baking time closely; slightly underbaked brownies will be more gooey and moist.
- Use high-quality Nutella for the best flavor results.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to 1 week.
- For longer storage, freeze tightly wrapped brownies for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (approx. 1/16 of batch)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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