Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Brownies
Prep
25 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Moist, fudgy brownies filled with a creamy dulce de leche cheesecake, topped with a layer of caramel sauce.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 75 gunsweetened cocoa powder
- 250 gsugar
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 4 nulllarge eggs
- 10 mlvanilla extract
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 400 mldulce de leche
- 150 gcream cheese
- 100 mlheavy cream
- 200 gcaramel sauce
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Prepare a 20cm square baking tin by greasing it with butter and lining it with parchment paper.
Tip: Optional: Use a silicone mat for easy cleanup.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Optional: Use a hand mixer for easier mixing.
- 3
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Optional: Add a pinch of salt for extra flavor.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Tip: Optional: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 5
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
Tip: Optional: Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top.
Tip: Optional: Use a spatula to create a smooth surface.
- 7
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Optional: Rotate the tin halfway through baking.
- 8
While the brownies are baking, prepare the dulce de leche cheesecake. Beat the cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth.
Tip: Optional: Use a hand mixer for easier mixing.
- 9
Stir in the dulce de leche until combined.
Tip: Optional: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 10
Pour the cheesecake mixture over the baked brownies and smooth the top.
Tip: Optional: Use a spatula to create a smooth surface.
- 11
Allow the brownies to cool completely in the tin before slicing.
Tip: Optional: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for a firmer cheesecake.
- 12
Drizzle the caramel sauce over the top of the brownies.
Tip: Optional: Use a spoon to create a decorative pattern.
- 13
Serve and enjoy!
Tip: Optional: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for a firmer cheesecake.
- 14
Cut into squares and serve.
Tip: Optional: Use a sharp knife to get clean cuts.
- 15
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Tip: Optional: Garnish with fresh fruit or whipped cream for extra flavor.
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