Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Milky Way Caramel Cheesecake Brownies—layers of rich brownie, velvety cheesecake, and luscious caramel come together to create a dessert that’s truly irresistible. Perfect for any occasion, these brownies are simple enough for novice bakers yet impressive enough to wow guests. Serve them at family gatherings, casual get-togethers, or as a sweet treat to enjoy with your morning coffee. Not only are they delicious, but their stunning presentation makes them a showstopper on any dessert table.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake layer)
- 1 large egg (for cheesecake layer)
- 1 cup caramel candies
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter and let it cool slightly. In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, and vanilla before adding melted butter.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt; mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth; dollop over brownie batter.
- Melt caramel candies with heavy cream; drizzle over the cheesecake layer and swirl gently.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly. Cool completely before refrigerating for at least two hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For an extra indulgent twist, try adding chocolate chips or nuts to the brownie base. These brownies can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for convenience.