Ingredients
1/2 cup (113g) Unsalted Butter, melted
1 cup (200g) Granulated Sugar
2 Large Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
3/4 cup (90g) All-Purpose Flour
1/2 cup (45g) Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 cup Chocolate Chips (optional)
32 oz (900g) Cream Cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups (250g) Granulated Sugar
4 Large Eggs
1/2 cup (120g) Sour Cream
1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper
- Prepare a water bath by wrapping the outside of your springform pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil and set aside
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until combined. Beat in the eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla extract
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder in another bowl. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients until just combined
- Fold in chocolate chips if using, then pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly soft. Let cool slightly while preparing the cheesecake filling
- Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C). In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix until fluffy
- Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated. Stir in sour cream, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth
- Pour cheesecake filling over the slightly cooled brownie base. Smooth the top with a spatula
- Place the springform pan into a larger roasting pan, pour hot water into the roasting pan halfway up the sides of the springform pa
- Bake for 60-75 minutes until edges are set and center has a slight wobble. Turn off the oven and let cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour
- Remove from the water bath and cool completely on a wire rack. Cover loosely and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight before serving
Notes
Make sure to use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter.
Chilling overnight helps the cheesecake set and flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 75 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 675 kcal
- Sugar: 47 g
- Sodium: 325 mg
- Fat: 47 g
- Saturated Fat: 29 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg