Indulge in the rich and luscious layers of Decadent Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Brownies. This triple-threat dessert features a fudgy brownie base, a creamy cheesecake middle, and a gooey turtle topping for an irresistible treat that’s sure to delight any dessert lover.
📋 Ingredients: Brownie Layer:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Turtle Topping:
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
🥣 Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
- Brownie layer: In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
- Cheesecake layer: In a small bowl, blend cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 egg, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Carefully spread over the brownie batter in the pan.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the cheesecake layer is just set.
- Turtle topping: Sprinkle chopped pecans and chocolate chips over the cheesecake layer, then drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Return to oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Allow to cool completely in pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
📅 Details:
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Kcal: 420 kcal
- Servings: 12 servings
