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Brownie bottom cheesecake

September 11, 2012 by Roxana 78 Comments

Brownie Bottom Cheesecake – a creamy cheesecake baked on top of a rich, chocolate-y, fudgy brownie.  The best of both worlds in one irresistible dessert! 

Brownie Bottom Cheesecake from Roxanashomebaking.com A creamy cheesecake baked on top of a rich, chocolate-y, fudgy brownie.

Chocolate Cheesecake is the best dessert ever!

When I came to US years ago I wasn’t familiar with cheesecake, pies or even steakhouse bread.

I knew the Romanian desserts (which I should share some with you in the future) and French Pastries, that was good enough for me.

But not for my sweet tooth.

I was drooling every time I’d pass by the  bakery corner at the grocery store pushed by an invisible force to just grab something and give it a try.

It took me a while but when I did i was unstoppable.

Every weekend was another treat until one day when I picked a chocolate cheesecake.

Brownie Bottom Cheesecake from Roxanashomebaking.com A creamy cheesecake baked on top of a rich, chocolate-y, fudgy brownie.

The whole world changed. It was the cake I’ve been looking for all my life!

Since then I learned to bake and made my own chocolate cheesecake.

 I was the happiest of all.

That until I saw the recipe for brownie bottom cheesecake in the latest Chocolate Cookbook I bought.

Brownie Bottom Cheesecake from Roxanashomebaking.com A creamy cheesecake baked on top of a rich, chocolate-y, fudgy brownie.

This brownie bottom cheesecake is the best of all words.

A luxurious creamy cheesecake is baked on top of a rich, chocolate-y fudgy brownie.

I was afraid the cheesecake filling would blend into the brownie batter and make it a swirled brownie cheesecake, similar with the Tiramisu Brownies.

But I was wrong, even if  the brownie layer is not completely baked by the time is topped with the creamy cheesecake filling.

If you’re using a stand-up mixer your filling will be even creamier than mine since I had to mix it with a hand-held whisk, my stand-up mixer bowl was in the fridge cooling some chocolate whipped frosting for a cake I’ll share on Thursday.

Brownie Bottom Cheesecake from Roxanashomebaking.com A creamy cheesecake baked on top of a rich, chocolate-y, fudgy brownie.

Brownie bottom cheesecake

Yields 1X9 inch springform pan

Brownie Bottom Cheesecake - a creamy cheesecake baked on top of a rich, chocolate-y, fudgy brownie.

20 minPrep Time

1 hr, 20 Cook Time

6 hrTotal Time

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Ingredients

    Brownie Layer
  • 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter room temperature
  • 4 oz (113 grams) (Baker's or Ghirardelli) Bittersweet Chocolate Broken Into Pieces
  • 1 cup (200 grams) Sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) Milk
  • 1 cup (120 grams) All-purpose Flour
  • Cheesecake Layer
  • 2 1/4 cups ( 504 grams) (Philadelphia) Cream Cheese room temperature
  • 2/3 cup (140 grams) Sugar
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) (Stonyfield) Greek Yogurt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease and flour a 9 inch springform pan or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. Melt butter and chocolate in pan over low heat, stirring frequently, until smooth. Remove form heat and beat in sugar. Leave to cool 5 minutes stir constantly.
  3. Add eggs and milk to the chocolate mixture, beating on medium speed for mixers or as fast as you can if done by hand to prevent the eggs from cooking.
  4. Stir in the flour, mixing just until blended. Spoon into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake for 25 minutes.
  5. Remove from oven while preparing the cheesecake layer.
  6. Reduce oven temperature to 325.
  7. In a mixing bow beat together all the ingredient, making sure there are no cheese lumps then pour over brownie base.
  8. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until center is almost set.
  9. Run a knife around edge of cake to loosen from pan.
  10. Let cool before removing form pan.
  11. Chill in refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight before cutting into slices.
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Brownie Bottom Cheesecake from Roxanashomebaking.com A creamy cheesecake baked on top of a rich, chocolate-y, fudgy brownie.

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Sending this post to Cheryl aka TidyMom I’m loving it party and to Jenn’s of Jenn’s Cuisine Monthly Mingle, an event started by Meeta of What’s for Lunch, Honey?

Sending love your way,

Roxana 

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Filed Under: Chocolate, Cupcakes and Cakes, Recipe Tagged With: brownie, cheesecake, Cheesecake Brownies, chocolate, cream cheese, Creamy Cheesecake, Greek yogurt, milk

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Roxana has a passion for all things food, a sweet tooth that can’t be tamed and a severe case of the wanderlust
With an audience in search for real food and no fuss recipes, I make midweek meals exciting sharing approachable recipes, both sweet and savory, that taste completely sinful.

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  1. Carol | a cup of mascarpone says

    September 11, 2012 at 9:18 am

    O. M. Goodness, Roxanna!!! This looks amazing!
    Reply
  2. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    September 11, 2012 at 9:57 am

    This is absolutely brilliant!
    Reply
  3. Eileen says

    September 11, 2012 at 10:31 am

    OMG! That looks sinful Roxana. But I love it!
    Reply
  4. Mandy - The Complete Cook Book says

    September 11, 2012 at 10:40 am

    Sounds fabulous Roxana. :-) Mandy
    Reply
  5. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    September 11, 2012 at 11:05 am

    Now that's a cheesecake!! I'm in love with the brownie "crust" and chocolate drizzle.
    Reply
  6. Ian says

    September 11, 2012 at 11:06 am

    Wow! Stunning looking dessert. Your photography and food styling is amazing as well. Do you do that yourself as well?
    Reply
  7. Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says

    September 11, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    These might be the most amazing thing I've come across! Brownie = check. Cheesecake = check. Heaven = check!
    Reply
  8. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    September 11, 2012 at 6:28 pm

    Love the delicious layers!
    Reply
  9. Milisa Armstrong (@missnthekitchen) says

    September 11, 2012 at 7:40 pm

    This looks like the best thing I've ever seen! I love it!
    Reply
  10. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says

    September 11, 2012 at 8:52 pm

    Everything is better with brownies!
    Reply
  11. Lyn @LovelyPantry says

    September 11, 2012 at 9:33 pm

    And THIS my dear Roxana, made Lyn SMILE!!!!! Looks absolutely delish!
    Reply
  12. Lisa { AuthenticSuburbanGourmet } says

    September 11, 2012 at 11:09 pm

    This is "sin" on a plate! I would have a hard time eating just one slice. Looks so tasty!!! Lovely photos.
    Reply
  13. Anita @ Hungry Couple says

    September 11, 2012 at 11:39 pm

    I have a serious love for cheesecake and even more so when there's some chocolate involved. Wow!
    Reply
  14. baker street says

    September 12, 2012 at 12:50 am

    Two of my favorites desserts in one decadent slice - yes, please! lovely pictures, roxana!
    Reply
  15. jen laceda says

    September 12, 2012 at 1:24 am

    Oh, snap! This is delightful, divine, delicious! I WANT this NOW. Can I say it again? I want this now!!! Argh! I'm really craving this beautiful cheesecake. Gotta find some tomorrow (it's 1 a.m. here).
    Reply
  16. Kate@Diethood says

    September 12, 2012 at 8:57 am

    Your cheesecake is gawwwwwdgeous!! When I came to the States I was also amazed by this thing called a Cheesecake! At first I didn't want to try it because it was made of cheese... but once I tried it, oh my word, I never stopped eating it!
    Reply
  17. Faith says

    September 12, 2012 at 9:47 am

    This is so beautiful! I love how the two layers are separate and distinct...really a show-stopping dessert!
    Reply
  18. Carolyn says

    September 12, 2012 at 11:39 am

    That looks DIVINE! I've actually been thinking of doing something similar, but low carb. I think I might use your recipe as a template!
    Reply
  19. Deborah says

    September 12, 2012 at 11:43 am

    Cheesecake is one of my weaknesses. LOVE this!
    Reply
  20. Barbara | Creative Culinary says

    September 12, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    I don't like my cheesecake doctored too much...but I love the idea of a brownie crust. Very nice!
    Reply
  21. Cassie says

    September 12, 2012 at 5:33 pm

    Oh my goodness, Roxanna, you have me drooling over here. My husband adores cheesecake but he wants it plain as can be. But he also loves brownies. He will flip for this!
    Reply
  22. Patty says

    September 12, 2012 at 8:09 pm

    A beautiful slice of cheesecake with such gorgeous layers- just sitting so innocently on a plate tempting me;-)
    Reply
  23. Lora @cakeduchess says

    September 12, 2012 at 10:05 pm

    I can say I don't think I've ever had a brownie crusted cheesecake and now all I want to do is try yours! How cute to hear about how you felt when you saw desserts here. I want to see some of your Romanian desserts:)
    Reply
  24. Suzanne Platt (@YouMadeThatblog) says

    September 13, 2012 at 12:16 am

    Love the brownie on the bottom two awesome desserts in one, looks so decadent.
    Reply
  25. Delishhh says

    September 13, 2012 at 12:47 am

    Two delicious things in one - just too dangerous for me!
    Reply
  26. Cakewhiz says

    September 13, 2012 at 1:54 am

    Two of my favorite desserts in one! Life can't get better than that ;) I am glad to see the bottom is not a boring old graham cracker crust...i like change and this change is terrific!
    Reply
  27. Top cuisine avec Lavi says

    September 13, 2012 at 2:51 am

    WOW, looks delicious! Love your blog!
    Reply
  28. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    September 13, 2012 at 3:13 am

    Wow two big name desserts are in one! Who could resist such delicious dessert! One of the best cheesecake I've seen, Roxana!
    Reply
  29. Stephanie @ 52 Kitchen Adventures says

    September 13, 2012 at 10:09 am

    It's never occurred to me to pair brownies with cheesecake - genius!!
    Reply
  30. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

    September 14, 2012 at 1:45 pm

    You have combined two greatest desserts in one! Beautiful!
    Reply
  31. Gina says

    September 14, 2012 at 5:28 pm

    I think I have died & gone to heaven! That looks great.
    Reply
  32. Alina says

    September 18, 2012 at 4:08 pm

    Gorgeous! I made your cheesecake for my daughter's birthday and everyone loved it! I also decorated it with some fresh raspberries and blueberries for a more festive look. Thank you for such a wonderful recipe Roxana!
    Reply
    • Roxana says

      September 19, 2012 at 10:04 pm

      You're welcome Alina. Glad to hear everyone was happy:) Happy Birthday to your lovely daughter!
      Reply
      • Alina says

        September 21, 2012 at 9:00 am

        Thank you Roxana! ^_^
        Reply
  33. Kim Bee says

    September 19, 2012 at 8:19 pm

    This is fantastic! Completely in love with this!
    Reply
  34. EC says

    September 19, 2012 at 11:51 pm

    This looks good.
    Reply
  35. kellypea says

    September 27, 2012 at 11:54 am

    An awesome cheesecake recipe with two of my favorite treats in one bite! My favorite birthday cake growing up was always cheesecake. Love it!
    Reply
  36. Jenn says

    October 2, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    This cheesecake truly is the best of both worlds, I love the brownie bottom - thanks so much for participating in the Monthly Mingle!
    Reply
  37. Simone says

    October 3, 2012 at 1:16 am

    What a fantastic looking cheesecake!! I never manage to make mine look so gorgeous and great idea for the bottom... Love it!
    Reply
  38. Tandy says

    October 4, 2012 at 5:31 am

    I just love the brownie base :)
    Reply
  39. Margaret@KitchenFrau says

    October 9, 2012 at 1:42 pm

    Wow, chocolate fudge AND cheesecake - two decadent desserts combined in one! It looks amazing and I'm getting very hungry. Thanks for the recipe.
    Reply
  40. Rachel @ ilovemydisorganizedlife says

    October 23, 2012 at 11:23 am

    OH. EM. GEE. Cheesecake is my favorite thing, ever. And what I love even more is cheesecake and chewy chocolate brownies TOGETHER! I am printing this now so I can make it for my son's birthday dinner this week. Seriously. This looks so awesome.
    Reply
  41. elies lie says

    October 23, 2012 at 7:14 pm

    Hai roxane... i saw the pic on the facebook, in the morning when i turn on my computer and yes... the chessecake "rob" my heart! actually yesterday is my youngest son bday and i planning to make a homemade bday cake to bring at church this sunday ... but since i rarely make a cake - especially a bday cake, its hesitate me to make one... but this cheese cake just blow my mind away! and brownie is our fav "cake" and i often made it! so its like ut 2 wishes granted! tq for sharing Roxane, i'll share with u what my friend at church and the bday boy :D think about this mouthwatering and good looking cheese cake ;)
    Reply
  42. Linda says

    December 23, 2012 at 2:26 am

    Oh my! This Brownie bottom cheesecake looks amazing. I just saw this posted on Huffington post! I am definitely looking forward to making it.
    Reply
  43. Rocio flores says

    December 29, 2012 at 1:30 am

    Do you line the pan with parchment paper and cook the brownie and cheesecake using the paper? Or simply grease the pan? I got a little confused sorry, which one works better?
    Reply
    • Roxana says

      December 29, 2012 at 7:33 am

      Hi Rocio, I try most of the time to line parchment paper on all my pans, if I'm out of paper I simply grease the pans with baking spray. My recommendation is using parchment paper, especially on the bottom. I find it easier to peel the paper than peel the baking pan. Let me know if you have more questions, Roxana
      Reply
  44. Ester says

    December 30, 2012 at 11:36 am

    Ummmmmm ! I find it delicious, what a pity that you can not taste. Thanks for this dessert
    Reply
  45. Rita says

    January 3, 2013 at 7:14 am

    Oh, doamne, ce minunatie de cheesecake! Abia astept sa-l incerc. Nu-mi place deloc crusta cu biscuiti din alte retete. Iar crema cu iaurt e tocmai ce-mi place. Tocmai am descoperit blogul tau. Faci niste deserturi incredibile. Abia astept sa cotrobaiesc mai amanuntit in casuta ta. Iti doresc An Nou fericit, cu multe bucurii, satisfactii si multa sanatate. Sa fii inconjurata de dragostea familiei tale si a prietenilor tai. Te imbratisez cu drag.
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  46. Cara says

    March 5, 2013 at 4:32 pm

    This looks so good! I was just wondering what you drizzled on top? was it just melted chocolate or syrup or something you made yourself?
    Reply
    • Roxana says

      March 5, 2013 at 5:35 pm

      Hi Cara, I drizzled the cheesecake with melted chocolate. Happy baking, Roxana
      Reply
  47. Hanka says

    April 7, 2013 at 4:32 pm

    Hi Roxana, cheesecake is fantastic. Thank you Hanka from Czech
    Reply
  48. Camille says

    April 7, 2013 at 5:41 pm

    Would LOVE to try this out as a congratulatory gift for my sister's graduation :) I'm super EXCITED :D ! Thanks so much for posting this. Will book mark it.
    Reply
  49. Rebecca W says

    June 10, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    I have this recipe in the oven right now, baking the cheesecake layer. My daughter's birthday is today and I thought I would surprise her with two of her favorite desserts in one dish! It is incredibly simple compared to several recipes I looked at, and I had most of the ingredients on hand, including the greek yogurt. A tiny taste of both batters gave me a little glimpse of what's to come.. YUMMY!! My daughter will love this!
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    • Roxana says

      June 10, 2013 at 8:45 pm

      Happy Birthday to your daughter! Hope she enjoyed this brownie cheesecake, is my favorite! Roxana
      Reply
  50. Nancy says

    July 5, 2013 at 10:59 am

    Hi Roxana, Simply love your website. I want to make this cheesecake, Only problem is my family is vegeterian. Can i make this cheescake with egg replacer instead of eggs?
    Reply
    • Roxana says

      July 7, 2013 at 11:06 am

      Hi Nancy, I have never made cheesecake using egg replaced, don't know exactly what to advise you. Sorry Best, Roxana
      Reply
  51. dina says

    July 27, 2013 at 11:41 am

    hi Roxana the cheesecake looks amazing but i was wondering if the brownie bottom will be dry since its baked two times, or will it still be soft and gooey.
    Reply
    • Roxana says

      July 27, 2013 at 10:17 pm

      Hi Dina, The brownie is just half baked the first time and the cheesecake layer on top keeps it moist. Roxana
      Reply
  52. Shana Norris says

    July 30, 2013 at 7:46 pm

    I'm on the quest for the perfect homemade cheese cake. This is going into my list of recipes to try. *Pinning now.*
    Reply
  53. Liz says

    August 6, 2013 at 11:37 am

    Thank you fore the lovely recipes, Roxanne.
    Reply
  54. Heather@WPSiteCare says

    August 6, 2013 at 5:17 pm

    Two of my favorite desserts in one! Must try!
    Reply
  55. Ilona says

    August 29, 2013 at 10:03 am

    Delicious cheesecake, I have to do it. I will love it and my children also!
    Reply
  56. Angela Worthington says

    September 20, 2013 at 11:47 am

    I have this in the Oven Right Now Making it for One of my Military spouses Socials Oh Can't Wait.
    Reply
    • Roxana says

      September 21, 2013 at 9:58 am

      Hope everyone liked it.
      Reply
  57. Dana says

    October 23, 2013 at 6:12 am

    Arata delicios Roxana,eu fac de Multi Ani cheesecake de paste in loc de pasca
    Reply
  58. dina says

    November 6, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    hi, the cheesecake is on the oven can't wait to try it, but is the brownie layer supposed to be runny, mine was quite runny and i had to leave it a bit longer in the oven , it this right?,
    Reply
  59. bita says

    November 8, 2013 at 2:44 am

    Hi, I made it last night,but there were deep cracks on top of my cheesecake;what should I've done to prevent it? and the brownie layer was tough.... does it relate to the cooking time? by the way ,it was so delicious,thank you hope you can help me for the next time i make it...
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    • Roxana says

      November 8, 2013 at 6:37 am

      Hi Bita, When a cheesecake cracks on top two factors may have caused that: either you over baked it or the your oven is heating up higher that it shows. Normally a cheesecake should be baked just until the center settles (it's not too jiggly anymore) and let it cool either in the oven with the door open or at room temperature. Speeding this process by placing the cheesecake in the fridge may also cause a crack. To test your oven I would suggest an oven thermometer. This way you know it's not running low or higher. Hope I answered your questions, Roxana
      Reply
  60. Taylor Z says

    April 3, 2014 at 12:57 pm

    Could you make this with boxed brownies or even with cocoa instead of baking squares. What are your thoughts on these two options?
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    • Roxana says

      April 3, 2014 at 10:30 pm

      Hi Taylor, you can use a boxed brownie if that's what you prefer. I would not recommend using cocoa powder instead of chocolate Roxana
      Reply
  61. Jackie says

    April 8, 2014 at 2:51 pm

    Hi Roxana, I'm making this cheesecake tonight with my husband for our anniversary. We love cheesecake! Do you think we can do a graham cracker crust with the brownie bottom? I love both!
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    • Roxana says

      April 8, 2014 at 5:17 pm

      Hi Jackie, You mean a graham cracker crust, the brownie layer and the cheesecake? Yes, of course it will work! Just make sure you allow plenty of time for the cheesecake to cool down before slicing it. Happy anniversary!
      Reply
      • Jackie says

        April 12, 2014 at 10:47 am

        Thank you! It definitely tasted delicious, but the graham cracker crust was not very successful. Thanks for the reply!
        Reply
  62. Aida says

    May 24, 2014 at 5:46 am

    I made this cake yesterday for my archery mates and it was a hit! Everybody loved it (including me) and it was pretty easy and quick to make. The only thing that I "didn't like" was that the cheescake was somewhat sticky, but otherwise the flavor was delicious! My grandma had a piece and was the only who said that it was kind of cloying, but as I've said everybody else loved it!!!
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  63. Jenny Savill says

    June 4, 2014 at 8:00 am

    Hi, I baked the brownie bottom cheesecake, OMG, so yummy. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe. Much appreciated. Loved all your recipe xxxxxx
    Reply
  64. English Country Pub says

    December 19, 2014 at 5:27 am

    Ohh my god…words can not even express the amount of mouth-watering going on right now. This looks absolutely so much delicious and DIVINE!
    Reply
  65. Zaradrea says

    March 11, 2015 at 4:49 pm

    WOW! I love every Cheesecake because I'm a fan of cheese in cakes, but this connection cheesecake and brownie is totally perfection, easy to make and so delicious...you must try.
    Reply
  66. Alisha says

    October 19, 2015 at 12:12 am

    The cheesecake with the brownie bottom turned out perfect!
    Reply

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