Description
Loaded Brownie Cheesecake Cups combine fudgy brownies, creamy cheesecake, and customizable toppings for the ultimate handheld dessert. Perfect for parties, holidays, or when you want an indulgent treat that’s fun and easy to make.
Ingredients
For the brownie layer:
1 box brownie mix (or 2 cups homemade brownie batter)
Eggs, oil, and water (as directed on box if using mix)
For the cheesecake layer:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings (choose your favorites):
Mini chocolate chips
Caramel or chocolate drizzle
Crushed cookies (Oreos or graham crackers)
Chopped nuts
Whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare brownie batter according to package or recipe instructions.
- Spoon 2 tbsp of brownie batter into each liner, filling about halfway.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add 1 tbsp of cheesecake mixture on top of brownie layer in each cup.
- Bake 20–25 minutes, until brownies are set and cheesecake is slightly firm.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before topping.
- Add desired toppings such as chocolate drizzle, caramel, or crushed cookies before serving.
Notes
Swirl peanut butter into the cheesecake layer for extra flavor.
Add crushed peppermint candy for a holiday twist.
Top with mini marshmallows and broil briefly for a s’mores-inspired version.
Best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.
Use liners for easy removal; if not, grease pan well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake cup
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg