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Indulgent Heavenly Hot Fudge Sundae Brownie Bliss Awaits

Indulge in a rich, chocolatey Heavenly Hot Fudge Sundae Brownie, a perfect balance of fudgy brownie and creamy cheesecake.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base
  • 1 box Brownie Mix
  • 1 tsp Espresso Powder Optional, substitutes with instant coffee if preferred.
For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Can swap with mascarpone or vegan cream cheese.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a great substitute.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla extract for best flavor.
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Hot Fudge Sauce Substitute with caramel sauce if desired.
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Heavy whipping cream is best.
  • Sprinkles/Chopped Nuts/Maraschino Cherry Optional garnishes.

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • roasting pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
  2. Follow the package instructions for the brownie mix, adding espresso powder if desired. Spread the batter in the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then mix in eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and flour until creamy.
  4. Gently pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled brownie base. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (160°C).
  5. Set the springform pan into a larger roasting pan, fill with hot water halfway up the sides. Bake for 55-65 minutes.
  6. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool with the door cracked for 1 hour.
  7. Just before serving, warm the hot fudge and pour over the cheesecake. Refrigerate for an additional 20 minutes.
  8. Serve with whipped cream, colorful toppings, and a maraschino cherry on top.

Notes

Optional: Add a drizzle of caramel sauce before serving for extra flavor.