Brownie Cheesecake Cupcakes Recipe 
Rich, fudgy brownie cupcakes meet creamy cheesecake swirls in this irresistible dessert. Top with ganache for an extra decadent treat!
Yield: 12 cupcakes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
For the Brownie Base:
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
For the Cheesecake Swirl:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Ganache (Optional):
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Make the Brownie Batter:
In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
In another bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until well combined.
Divide the brownie batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about ¾ full.
Prepare the Cheesecake Swirl:
Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
Drop a spoonful of the cheesecake mixture onto the brownie batter in each liner.
Use a knife or toothpick to swirl the cheesecake into the brownie batter for a marbled effect.
Bake:
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Let the cupcakes cool completely in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack.
Make the Ganache (Optional):
Heat heavy cream in the microwave until simmering.
Pour the hot cream over chocolate chips and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth.
Drizzle the ganache over the cooled cupcakes.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy these Brownie Cheesecake Cupcakes as a perfect dessert or snack. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutritional Information (Per Cupcake):
Calories: ~300 kcal
Carbohydrates: 34g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 17g
Dive into these rich, creamy, and chocolaty treats for an indulgent experience!