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Loaded Brownie Cheesecake Cups 


  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 68 standard dessert cups 1x

Description

Loaded Brownie Cheesecake Cup fudgy brownie base, creamy cheesecake filling, topped with ganache and caramel in one indulgent treat.


Ingredients

Scale

Brownie Base

  • 2 cups fudgy brownies, crumbled — use homemade or store-bought brownies.

Cheesecake Filling

  • 1.5 cups cream cheese, softened — use full-fat, brick-style cream cheese.
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream — whipped to stiff peaks.

Toppings

  • 1 cup chocolate ganache — melted chocolate mixed with heavy cream.
  • 0.5 cup caramel sauce
  • 1 cup extra brownie crumbs — for topping.

Instructions

Prepare the brownie base

Begin by crumbling your 2 cups fudgy brownies into fine crumbs.

Reserve some extra crumbs for the topping later.

Distribute the brownie crumbs evenly into your serving cups (e.g., small dessert cups or jars) forming a solid base layer by pressing gently with the back of a spoon or your fingers.

Whip the cheesecake filling mixture

Using an electric mixer, combine 1.5 cups softened cream cheese, 0.5 cup powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.

In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 cup heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.

Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, in two or three additions, until fully incorporated and light.

Assemble the cheesecake layer

Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling over the brownie base in each cup, filling roughly to just below the rim. Smooth the top lightly so that it meets the edges of the cup.

Chill the assembled cups in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the cheesecake layer to set lightly.

Add toppings to match the picture

Warm or prepare your chocolate ganache (melt chocolate + heavy cream) and caramel sauce ready for drizzling.

Take the chilled cups and drizzle chocolate ganache over the cheesecake layer so it cascades slightly over the edges.

Then drizzle caramel sauce on top in a decorative pattern.

Finally, sprinkle 1 cup extra brownie crumbs across the top of all the cups so each one has a generous crunchy topping.

For extra presentation, you may add an additional small drizzle of caramel or ganache just before serving.

Final chilling & serve

After topping, place the cups back in the refrigerator for another 15–20 minutes so everything sets nicely.

Serve chilled. The contrast of cold cheesecake, fudgy base, and warm drizzles delivers the look and flavour shown in the picture.

Notes

Because the base doesn’t bake again after crumbling, the quality and texture of your initial brownies matter—choose fudgy rather than cakey.

The cheesecake filling sets by chilling—not baking—so keep the cups refrigerated until serving to maintain structure.

The pictured version shows generous drizzles and crumb topping—adjust amounts of ganache / caramel to match the aesthetic you prefer.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes before toppings + ~20 minutes after = ~50 minutes (no baking required)
  • Category: Dessert / No Bake & Bake Hybrid
  • Method: Layering & Chilling
  • Cuisine: American / Dessert

Keywords: loaded brownie cheesecake cups, brownie cheesecake dessert, layered brownie cheesecake