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Brownie crust philadelphia cheesecake filling

10) Brownie-Crust Philadelphia Cheesecake Filling

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling and chilling 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 baked 9-inch brownie layer cooled; homemade or store-bought
  • 24 oz 680 g Philadelphia cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped walnuts

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Place cooled brownie layer in a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth, scraping sides to eliminate lumps.
  3. Gently mix in eggs individually, then sour cream, vanilla, flour, and salt just until combined.
  4. Pour over cooled brownie crust; smooth top. Sprinkle optional chocolate chips or nuts.
  5. Bake 40–50 minutes until edges set and center jiggles slightly. Cool 30 minutes; chill at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.