Brownie Bottom Cheesecake
This Brownie Bottom Cheesecake is so easy to make that you’ll feel like you are cheating! Enjoy the rich chocolate brownie bottom layer topped with a creamy and sweet cheesecake filling. Use a brownie mix to save on time!
Brownie Bottom Cheesecake
This luscious recipe combines two of my favorite desserts: brownies and cheesecake. Together, they are a match made in heaven.
With only five ingredients, you’ll have this dessert whipped up for your family to enjoy in no time at all.
I’m a huge sucker for cheesecake anything. I’ll eat it any way you give it to me…within reason, of course. Brownies and cheesecake are like PB and jam. Yummy on their own, but absolute perfection together.
I made this cheesecake for my family and it didn’t even last an hour! I swear the guys just devoured it before I could even snag a piece. I did, don’t you worry, but I had to hide it in the fridge under some paper towel.
Brownie Bottom Cheesecake Ingredients
You’ll only need FIVE ingredients to whip up this beauty.
- Brownie mix
- Cream cheese
- Eggs
- Sugar
- Vanilla
I used Betty Crocker Chocolate Chunk Brownie Mix in this recipe. I love the chocolate bits spread throughout for an extra decadent delight.
How to Make Brownie Bottom Cheesecake
Start by mixing the brownies from the package according to the directions on the box. You’ll likely need an egg, oil and water. Spread the brownie mixture on the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan that you’ve greased with cooking spray.
Bake for 30 minutes at 350F. I recommend placing the springform pan on top of a baking sheet just incase anything leaks.
At the 30 minute mark, your brownies should be cooked thoroughly and set in the pan. You can use a tester and it should come with just a few dry crumbs attached to it for the perfect brownie consistency.
It’s important to note that the brownie will not cook any longer once the cream cheese mixture is added to it. Bake the brownies as if you’d be baking them and eating them by itself.
The bake time may change depending on the brownie mix you choose. Check the box directions and see what it says to bake with a 9×9 pan and use that time. Most boxes are around 30 minutes.
Add the cream cheese, eggs, sugar and vanilla to a large bowl. Beat together until smooth.
Spread the cream cheese mixture on top of the baked brownie mixture. The brownie does not need to cool before adding the cheesecake mixture.
Reduce the heat to 325F and bake for another 50 minutes. The cheesecake should be set and starting to become golden on the edges. It will be jiggly in the pan.
Remove from the oven and let cool completely before releasing the springform pan. I let mine cool a few hours.
Drizzle with some chocolate ice cream sundae sauce or whipped cream, if you wish!
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Can You Freeze Cheesecake
Yes, you can! Wrap it in either foil or plastic wrap first and keep it for up to 6 weeks in the freezer. Thaw before you serve.
Freezing cheesecake is a great way to always have dessert on hand if you have visitors or get a craving for sweets.
Cheesecake Recipes
We love our cheesecake! Check out these other sweet recipes:
- Pecan Pie Cheesecake – Creamy cheesecake filling is topped by a sweet layer of caramel pecans. This easy dessert recipe is one for the record books!
- Cappuccino Cheesecake – Rich creamy cappuccino flavoured cheesecake filling is nestled on top of a chocolate Oreo crumb crust.
- Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies – A rich fudgy brownie layer is topped by a smooth peanut butter cheesecake filling. This dessert tastes out of this world!
- White Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake – Ultra smooth, creamy and perfectly rich, this cheesecake will quickly become a family favourite!
- Saint Lucian Chocolate Cheesecake – This might be the best cheesecake you’ve ever tried! It’s mind-blowing, perfect and just the right amount of sweetness.
You’ll also want to try Caramel Pecan Cheesecake, Salted Caramel Brownies, Black Forest Cheesecake, Twix Cheesecake, Strawberry Cheesecake Bars and Disappearing Marshmallow Brownies.
Have you ever made a Brownie Bottom Cheesecake?
Brownie Bottom Cheesecake
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix 440g/15.25oz box
- 2 packages cream cheese 250g/8oz packages, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix brownies from package according to package directions. Spread mixture on the bottom of a 9-inch greased springform pan.
- Bake the brownie mixture for 30 minutes. Remove from oven.
- Add cream cheese, eggs, sugar and vanilla to a large bowl. Beat together until smooth. Spread on top of baked brownie mixture.
- Reduce heat to 325°F. Bake for 50 minutes or until the cheesecake is set and jiggly.
- Let cool completely before removing from pan. Serve with chocolate sauce, if desired.
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I loved this cheesecake! I baked the brownie mixture and cheesecake together not separately. It turned out so good.
Thanks
Did they not mix together
Could you use a gluten free brownie mix for this?
Does this need to be refrigerated after making it?
I refrigerate it because of the cheesecake layer.
Does it have to be a springform pan or can a regular pan be used instead.?
You can use a 9 inch baking pan if you like.
My cream cheese mixture is sort of lumpy. I’ve done many cheesecakes in the past, so I’m a bit confused by this. We’ll see how it tastes when done.
Mine as well. Normally when you make a cheesecake you cream the cheese and sugar together first and then add in the liquid ingredients. I’m hoping that it is supposed to be this way, maybe because it’s kind of rustic? I went back and checked the instructions and she definitely did not say to cream cheese and sugar first.
Isn’t 80 minutes a long time for brownie mix to bake? Wouldn’t it get hard and especially after refrigeration? It looks delicious but I just wonder about baking times although I know the cheesecake has to bake that long.
So does that brownie mix actually bake for a total of 80 minutes..isn’t it like a rock..I know the cheese cake needs the 50 minutes..I’m looking forward to trying this. Thanks
I KNOW THE DIRECTIONS SAY THAT THE BROWNIE MIX WON’T COOK ANY LONGER, ONCE THE CREAM CHEESE MIXTURE IS POURED ON TOP….BUT I HAVE A VERY HARD TIME BELIEVING THAT IT WOULDN’T BE “ROCK HARD,” BY THE TIME IT’S ALL FINISHED COOKING. 🙁
could you make cup cakes instead of cake pan?
I’m sure that would be fine, but I haven’t tested it out personally. You’d need to adjust the baking time.
If you make this a day ahead do you refrigerate it?
Yes, you would need to refrigerate.
This brownie cheesecake is so easy and delicious
I am having a hard time getting the brownie crust off the bottom of the springform pan. I sprayed it liberally before baking but I am still struggling to get it off the pan
Any suggestions? Thank you
Hi Sara,
I’m glad you liked the recipe! I’m sorry to hear you were having issues with the brownie sticking to your pan. You could try next time lining it with parchment paper and spraying both the pan and the parchment paper.
Hi , the chocolate sauce you use to dribble over the cream cheese cake , is it home made or store bought ? Just wondering if I have to add it to my shopping list when I go get the ingredients for the cake .
Hi Marika, I used storebought chocolate sundae sauce!
The brownies are in the oven for 30 minutes and then another 50 minutes? don’t they get overdone?
That’s my concern exactly. Did you give it a try?
Thank you!
I have tried making this several times. I the brownie part never gets done. I even bake it longer then it says and still does not get done. Afraid I will burn the brownie part. Don’t know what to do different.
Can I double the recipe?
Yes, you should be fine to double the recipe. The baking time will be a bit longer though.
What if I don’t have a springform pan?
You can use a 9 inch baking pan instead.
I have made this before and it was such a huge hit , my husband requested it for his birthday cake . My turned out higher than the photo on the receipt . I was trying to post a photo but I don’t see where I can here .
Hi Karen, I’m glad you liked it! My blog comments don’t have the ability to accept photos unfortunately! I think you might be able to upload on Pinterest on the pin unless they changed that. https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/140526450862421934/
Can you do the same recipe but put them in cupcake holders/paper cups?
Hi Jenn, I haven’t made it that way before, but believe it should work. I would lower the baking time though.
Stacie, can you use a 9×9 pan
Yes, that will work, too.
When you cooked the cheesecake on top of the brownie batter did you use a water bath to prevent the cheesecake from cracking?
Hi Amanda,
No, I didn’t use a water bath. I was putting chocolate sauce on top anyways so wasn’t too worried about the cracks.
Can you double the cream cheese mixture for a thicker cheesecake filling?
Hi Chrissy,
| haven’t tried that yet. If you do, you would likely need to bake it longer to ensure the cheesecake is baked through.
Do I wait till brownies cool before I put on creme cheese mixture?
No, you don’t have to wait for the brownies to cool.