Decadent Brownie Cheesecake Cups
These Brownie Cheesecake Cups are unbelievably easy to make, requiring no oven time, and are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser – perfect for gifting or enjoying all by yourself!
Equipment
- Hand mixer or whisk
- Serving Cups
Ingredients
Brownie Layer
- 2 cups crumbled fudgy brownies store-bought or homemade
Cheesecake Filling
- 1.5 cups softened cream cheese room temperature
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream whipped to stiff peaks
Toppings
- Chocolate ganache melted chocolate and heavy cream
- Caramel sauce store-bought or homemade
- Extra brownie crumbs
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until completely smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the whipped heavy cream. Be careful not to overmix; you want to keep that airy texture.
- Layer crumbled brownies in your serving cups.
- Top with a layer of the cheesecake filling.
- Drizzle with chocolate ganache and caramel sauce.
- Repeat layers as desired
- Finish with extra brownie crumbs, a chocolate drizzle, and a final touch of caramel.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Feel free to get creative! Use different types of brownies, add a swirl of Nutella or peanut butter into the cheesecake filling, or sprinkle with chopped nuts, sea salt, or fresh berries. These can be made ahead of time!