Cream Cheese Covered Brownies

If you are looking to elevate your dessert game without spending hours in the kitchen, these Cheesecake Covered Brownies are the answer. By layering a luscious, velvety cheesecake filling over a classic brownie base—and topping it all off with a layer of chocolate frosting—you get a decadent treat that looks like it came from a gourmet bakery.

Ingredients

 

For the Base & Topping:

1 (21.5 oz) package brownie mix (plus the ingredients required on the box)
1 (16 oz) container prepared chocolate frosting
 

For the Cheesecake Layer:

1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp butter, softened
1 tbsp cornstarch (the secret to a perfectly set layer)
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract

Recipe Stats

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Bake Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (plus cooling time)
Yield: 24 decadent bars
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Baking Tip: Always bring your cream cheese, butter, and egg to room temperature before mixing the cheesecake layer. If the cream cheese is too cold, it will form tiny, stubborn lumps that refuse to smooth out, leaving you with a grainy texture instead of a velvety, gourmet finish.

Instructions

 

Step 1.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan well to ensure the bars release easily later.
 
Step 2.
Prepare the brownie mix according to the directions on the package. Spread the batter evenly into the bottom of your prepared baking pan.
 
Step 3.
In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, butter, and cornstarch until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the sweetened condensed milk, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is completely smooth.
 
Step 4.
Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the unbaked brownie batter. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned.
 
Step 5.
Allow the pan to cool completely. Once cooled, spread the prepared chocolate frosting evenly over the top, cut into bars, and store covered in the refrigerator.
 

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