Description
These Milky Way Caramel Cheesecake Brownies combine rich, fudgy brownies with a creamy cheesecake swirl and chunks of caramel-filled Milky Way bars for the ultimate dessert indulgence. Easy to make and stunning to serve, these cheesecake brownies are perfect for parties, holidays, or whenever you’re craving a decadent chocolate-caramel treat.
Ingredients
- For the Brownie Layer:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups chopped Milky Way Simply Caramel bars
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with foil or parchment, leaving an overhang. Lightly grease.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, sugar, and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir just until combined. Reserve 1 cup of batter and spread the rest in the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and eggs, mixing until creamy. Fold in chopped Milky Way bars.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over brownie batter in pan. Drop spoonfuls of reserved brownie batter on top and swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly.
- Cool completely in pan. Lift out using foil or parchment and cut into squares. For clean slices, chill in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Substitute other candy bars like Snickers or Twix for variety.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the brownie batter for texture.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the top for an extra indulgent touch.
- Make mini versions using a mini muffin tin for bite-sized desserts.
- Store chilled for neater slicing and better flavor.
