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Brownie Bottomed Cheesecake

Creamy baked cheesecake sitting on a dense fudgy brownie crust.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup sugar for brownie
  • 2 eggs for brownie
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar for cheesecake
  • 3 eggs for cheesecake

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 325F and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment.
  2. Mix butter, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, flour, and cocoa, then press into the pan and bake 15 minutes.
  3. Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time.
  4. Pour the cheesecake batter over the warm brownie base.
  5. Bake 40 to 45 minutes until the center barely jiggles. Cool, then chill at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

A water bath helps prevent cracks if you want a flawless top.