Nutella Cheesecake Brownies

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Nutella cheesecake brownie turn a box mix into an extra special dessert bar. Featuring a layer of fudgy brownies under a creamy Nutella cheesecake layer, these treats will be a hit any time you make them!

Prep Time15

Cook Time55

Total Time1 10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 549kcal

Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

For The Brownie Layer

1 18 oz box chocolate brownie mix
1 large egg
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup canola oil

For The Cheesecake Layer

3 8 oz bars cream cheese softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup Nutella spread

Instructions

To Make The Brownies

Add the brownie mix, egg, water, and oil to a large mixing bowl. Whisk until evenly combined.
Line a 9" brownie pan with parchment paper. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, scraping the bowl to get it all in. Smooth it out with a spatula.
Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes, and when fully cooked through carefully remove the hot brownie pan from the oven.
Let the brownies cool completely.

To Make The Cheesecake Layer

Add the cream cheese to a medium mixing bowl, and using a hand mixer whip until smooth.
Add the vanilla, sugar, and eggs to the bowl- then whip again until evenly incorporated and the mixture's smooth.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl, and mix again- until the mixture's creamy.
Pour the cheesecake mixture out over the brownies, and smooth out evenly with a spatula.
Heat the Nutella in the microwave for 30 seconds, and stir to make sure it's smooth. Pour it out into stripes overtop the cheesecake layer.
Using a butter knife, cut the nutella into the cheesecake layer using a swirling back and forth motion. Do NOT mix together, you just want to cut in pretty swirls.
Bake again at 350° for 30-35 minutes, or until set.
Remove the cheesecake brownies from the oven, and set them aside to cool for at least 30 minutes.
Once cooled wrap the pan in cling wrap to cover & seal, and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
Unwrap the chilled & set cheesecake brownies, then using a sharp knife slice into 12 squares.
Serve & enjoy!

Notes

If you cook the brownie batter as directed for 15 minutes, the brownies will be fudgy. If you want the brownies to be more ‘cakey’, then cook the brownie 30 minutes before adding the cheesecake.
Follow the instructions for the amount of oil, egg, and water listed on the box.
Want to double the recipe? I highly recommend using two pans instead of a larger one.

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