Chocolate Chip Brownie Cheesecake
Chocolate Chip Brownie Cheesecake is an indulgent dessert that combines rich, fudgy brownies with creamy cheesecake and chocolate chips. This delightful fusion creates a luscious, decadent treat perfect for special occasions or whenever you crave something sweet and satisfying.
Equipment
- Electric mixer
- Rubber Spatula
- Offset spatula.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup shortening
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 2 packages cream cheese
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ tsp white sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Cream together the shortening, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of white sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually blend this mixture into the creamed ingredients.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and set the dough aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine the cream cheese with the remaining 1/4 cup of white sugar.
- Mix in the two remaining eggs until smooth.
- Spread half of the chocolate chip dough evenly in the prepared pan.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the dough layer.
- Sprinkle with pecans, then drop spoonfuls of the remaining chocolate chip dough over the cream cheese layer.
- It's okay if there are gaps, as the batter will spread while baking.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.
- Allow the brownies to cool in the pan before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Ensure that the eggs, cream cheese, and any other refrigerated ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- For added texture and flavor, consider mixing in different types of chocolate chips (such as dark or white chocolate), or adding a handful of toffee bits or shredded coconut to the dough.