Make this easy chocolate chip brownie cheesecake at your next party and you'll be the favorite. Brownie mix plus a simple cheesecake topping come together for a truly delightful dessert!
I can't remember the last time I made a cheesecake but I remember it being super stressful. And I'm pretty sure it didn't turn out nearly as gorgeous as this easy chocolate chip brownie cheesecake. I mean, just look at this beauty!
I don't know why, but I find homemade cheesecake super intimidating. I feel like many recipes require a water bath, and water baths always make me second guess the recipe. Plus cheesecake can go wrong in so many ways, and a bad cheesecake is one you don't soon forget.
Fortunately this chocolate chip brownie cheesecake starts with a brownie mix—pretty hard to mess that up—and ends with an easy cheesecake topping that is fluffy, light, and creamy all at the same time. It's truly heaven in a homemade cheesecake!
You will for sure want to invest in a springform pan for this easy chocolate chip brownie cheesecake. (Fortunately it's not a huge investment!) Not only do you want the ability to show off its gorgeous sides but you need a pan with some serious height. Otherwise you'll have chocolate chip cheesecake oozing over the sides and onto the bottom of your oven. I don't know about you, but cleaning my oven is not super high on my list of fun things to do.
While this brownie cheesecake isn't difficult, it does take some time. You have to bake the brownie mix first and let cool. Then you top with the cream cheese mixture and refrigerate for at least four hours. My suggestion is to make it the day before; it keeps well in the fridge and you won't have to stress about one more thing the day of your party.
Easy Chocolate Chip Brownie Cheesecake
Make this easy chocolate chip brownie cheesecake at your next party and you'll be the favorite. Brownie mix plus a simple cheesecake topping come together for a truly delightful dessert!
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix, (9x13 size)
- 2 (8-ounces) packages cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8-ounces) container whipped topping
- 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to correct temperature for 9x13-inch pan. Prepare brownie mix according to directions; pour into springform pan. Bake according to package directions. Cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar in a medium bowl until smooth. Fold in vanilla extract and whipped topping followed by mini chocolate chips. Spread over cooled brownies in springform pan. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
- Serve topped with a drizzle of chocolate sauce and extra chocolate chips or chocolate shavings (optional).
Notes
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1 sliceAmount Per Serving:Calories: 497Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 226mgCarbohydrates: 55gFiber: 1gSugar: 46gProtein: 5g
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Emily
Omg I am literally drooling at this right now...I need to make this asap!
Emily Hill
I hope you do! It's sooooo good!
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings
Sounds so delicious and EASY. I love having ingredients around this house for quick treats for the kids! They would go crazy for this one... and so would I!
Emily Hill
Totally! I love recipes where you can keep things on hand in case of a recipe emergency!
Stephanie@ApplesforCJ
Wow. This sounds so yummy and really easy. So many of my family members would love for me to make this one.
Emily Hill
We couldn't believe how totally scrumptious it was because it was so easy!
Catherine
What a decadent dessert! Oh my goodness, this is a slice of heaven. Pinning for later!
Emily Hill
Thank you! I hope you like it!
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine
Forget carrot cake this Easter. Pass me this chocolate chip brownie cheesecake!
Emily Hill
I would choose this over carrot cake any day!
Georgie | The Home Cook's Kitchen
pinned for later :) I LOVE anything chocolate so this cheesecake is a winner in my books!
Emily Hill
It's always a winner with brownies!
cakespy
Every cell in my body is saying yes to this beauty of a dessert.
Emily Hill
As it should. It's yummy!
Karly
This looks gorgeous! I'm intimidated with cheesecake too! You would have no idea this was so easy by looking at it!
Emily Hill
This is definitely a good recipe for those of us who are hesitant to bake cheesecake!
Allison - Celebrating Sweets
This is my kind of dessert! I'd love a big slice!
Emily Hill
I wish I still had one to give you!
Joanna
What size springform pan?
Emily Hill
Mine is a 9-inch pan.