Rich Brownie Bottom Cheesecake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Brownie Layer
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1 box brownie mix
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½ cup vegetable oil
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3 tablespoons water
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2 large eggs
→ Cheesecake Layer
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16 oz cream cheese, softened
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⅔ cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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¼ cup sour cream, room temperature
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¼ cup heavy whipping cream
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2 large eggs, room temperature
→ Topping
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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3 tablespoons powdered sugar
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½ cup hot fudge sauce or chocolate ganache
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 9-inch springform pan with parchment. Mix brownie ingredients and bake for 15 minutes until set.
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Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add sugar, flour, vanilla, sour cream, and cream. Gently stir in eggs one at a time by hand.
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Pour over brownie layer. Reduce temperature to 325°F and bake 45 minutes. Turn off oven, leave door closed 20 minutes, then crack door 30 minutes.
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Cool to room temperature, then chill 2-3 hours. Top with whipped cream and hot fudge before serving.
# Notes:
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Mix eggs by hand to prevent cracking
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No water bath needed
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Stores in refrigerator up to 5 days