Description
Decadent Caramel Cheesecake Nutella Brownies that combine rich chocolate brownie base, creamy swirls of cheesecake, luscious Nutella dollops, and a generous drizzle of caramel sauce. Perfectly gooey and flavorful, these brownies offer a delightful blend of textures and tastes for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 1 box (18–19 oz) brownie mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as required)
Cheesecake Swirl
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Nutella and Caramel
- 1/2 cup Nutella
- 1/3 cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan and Brownie Batter: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal. Prepare the brownie batter according to the package instructions and pour 3/4 of the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly for a solid base.
- Make the Cheesecake Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add Cheesecake Swirls: Drop spoonfuls of the cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter layer. Gently use a knife to swirl the cheesecake into the brownie batter, creating a marbled effect without mixing thoroughly.
- Incorporate Nutella: Warm the Nutella slightly to make it easier to drizzle. Spoon small dollops of the Nutella over the batter and gently swirl again with a knife to blend it lightly with the cheesecake and brownie layers.
- Drizzle Caramel Sauce: Evenly drizzle the caramel sauce on top of the swirled batter, enhancing each bite with sweet, gooey flavor.
- Top with Remaining Brownie Batter: Spoon the remaining brownie batter in dollops over the top and swirl lightly once more, ensuring all flavors are integrated.
- Bake the Brownies: Bake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is just set and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs, maintaining gooey texture.
- Cool and Finish: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan. Drizzle additional caramel sauce over the top and sprinkle with sea salt if desired to enhance flavor contrast.
- Chill and Serve: Chill the brownies before slicing to achieve cleaner cuts and allow flavors to meld perfectly for ultimate indulgence.
Notes
- These brownies are rich and gooey—best served chilled or at room temperature for the best texture.
- For more distinct swirls, use a butter knife or skewer to swirl the cheesecake and Nutella through the batter.
- You can double the recipe and bake in a 9×13-inch pan; increase baking time slightly and check for doneness accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
