This Nutella cheesecake brownie recipe combines a fudgy, chocolatey brownie with a smooth vanilla cheesecake swirled with Nutella spread! Super easy to make, it's the ultimate dessert for a Nutella lover's dream!
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Nutella cheesecake brownies are a delicious dessert that combines the rich, fudgy texture of my chocolate brownies with the creamy sweetness of a Nutella-swirled cheesecake.
They typically feature a layer of chocolate brownie batter topped with a layer of creamy cheesecake swirled with Nutella, creating a delightful fusion of flavors and textures.
These Nutella Cheesecake Brownies are as delicious as they are pretty, making them a hit for birthdays, holidays, or just a special treat.
Perfecting this decadent dessert is all about balance: ensuring the brownie layer is moist but sturdy, with the Nutella adding a distinctive touch without overshadowing the gentle tang of the cheesecake.
Ingredients Notes
You'll need these ingredients to make these cream cheese Nutella brownies:
- Chocolate Brownie: Made with real chocolate and unsweetened cocoa powder, unsalted butter, room temperature large eggs, granulated sugar, flour, a pinch of salt, and vanilla extract.
- Vanilla Cheesecake: A mixture of softened cream cheese with granulated sugar, an egg, and vanilla extract.
- Nutella: Use Nutella Chocolate hazelnut spread for the best flavor or the chocolate spread of your choice.
How to Make Nutella Cheesecake Brownie Recipe
Here are some quick visual instructions. Don't forget that full instructions with exact ingredients can be found in the main recipe card below!
Step 1: Place butter and chocolate chips in a medium bowl and heat in a double boiler until smooth.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs with sugar and vanilla, then mix in the melted chocolate mixture. Add the flour mixture (flour, cocoa powder, and salt), and pour the brownie mixture into a prepared pan lined with parchment paper.
Step 3: In another large bowl, beat at medium speed the cream cheese, egg, sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer. Then pour the cheesecake mixture over the brownie base on the square pan and smooth it out with a spatula.
Step 4: Add teaspoons of hazelnut Nutella spread on top of the cheesecake and swirl them with the blade of a knife.
Step 5: Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C and bake Nutella cheesecake brownies for 25-30 minutes, then let it cool completely before removing it from the pan and cutting it into 16 equal parts.
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Nutella Cheesecake Brownies
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares
Description
A delicious Nutella Cheesecake Brownie featuring a layer of melt-in-your-mouth brownie, creamy cheesecake, and a swirl of Nutella (for an 8 inch/20cm square brownie - 16 servings).
Ingredients
Chocolate Brownies
- 113 g (½ cup) Butter - unsalted
- 150 g (5.3 oz or 1 cup) Baking chocolate - semi-sweet
- 130 g (⅔ cup) Granulated sugar
- 2 Eggs - room temperature
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 30 g (¼ cup) Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 90 g (¾ cup) Flour - cake flour
- 1 pinch of Salt
Vanilla Cheesecake
- 220 g (7.8 oz or 1 cup) Cream cheese
- 1 Egg - room temperature
- 50 g (¼ cup) Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- Nutella Swirl
Instructions
- Melt butter and dark baking chocolate together in a double boiler until fully melted.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer for about 2 minutes until frothy.
- Incorporate the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture.
- Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt together, then fold them into the mixture gently with a spatula.
- Pour the batter into a lined brownie pan and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk cream cheese, egg, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the brownie layer and smooth it out with an offset spatula.
- Dot with teaspoons of slightly melted Nutella and use a knife to create swirls.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake for about 25-30 minutes.
- Allow to cool completely before unmolding and cutting into 16 equal portions.
Notes
*For the best baking results, I recommend using a digital scale to measure ingredients in grams instead of cups. Precise measurements ensure consistent and perfect outcomes every time.
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze individual slices wrapped in plastic for up to 3 months.
**Tips or Variations:**
- Try a white chocolate drizzle on top for a visually appealing contrast.
- Mix in a handful of chopped hazelnuts into the brownie batter for an extra crunch.
- For a festive twist, sprinkle crushed candy canes over the Nutella swirls before baking.
- Experiment with adding a layer of caramel or peanut butter under the Nutella swirls for an extra flavor dimension.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: brownies, cheesecake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 248
- Sugar: 12.6 g
- Sodium: 206 mg
- Fat: 16.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 20.9 g
- Protein: 4.4 g
- Cholesterol: 64.3 mg
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