Description
Loaded Brownie Cheesecake Cups combine rich, fudgy brownie crumbles with a luscious whipped cheesecake filling, layered in cups for a decadent, mess-free dessert. Finished with chocolate ganache, caramel sauce, and extra brownie crumbs, these irresistible cups offer a perfect balance of creamy, chocolate, and caramel flavors. Easy to prepare and perfect for gatherings, they are sure to impress your guests with every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fudgy brownies, crumbled
- 1½ cups full-fat cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
- ½ cup chocolate ganache
- ¼ cup caramel sauce
- ½ cup extra brownie crumbs (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula. Do not overmix.
- Add a layer of crumbled brownies (2–3 tbsp) at the bottom of each serving cup or jar.
- Spoon or pipe a layer of cheesecake filling over the brownie base.
- Drizzle a thin layer of chocolate ganache and caramel sauce over the filling.
- Repeat the layers (brownie, cheesecake, drizzle) until the cups are full.
- Top with extra brownie crumbs and additional drizzle for garnish.
- Cover the cups with lids or plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
You can swap homemade brownies with store-bought for convenience or use gluten-free brownies for a dietary alternative. Substitute mascarpone for cream cheese for a tangier flavor, or use dairy-free substitutes as needed. Make ahead by preparing layers the day before and chilling until serving; store in the fridge for up to 3 days. If layers seem too runny, ensure cream was whipped to stiff peaks and avoid overmixing; chilling longer also helps firm up the dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 185mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg