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Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours (plus chilling) | Servings: 8
Ingredients:
Brownie Layer:
1 box walnut brownie mix (follow package directions for ingredients)
Cheesecake Layer:
24 ounces cream cheese (3 8-oz packages), softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
Chocolate Ganache:
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Whipped Cream Topping:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
Piping bag with star tip
Directions:
Brownie Layer:
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a springform pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
Prepare Brownies: Follow the instructions on the brownie mix box to prepare the batter. Pour the batter into the springform pan and bake for 30-40 minutes. Allow the brownie layer to cool completely.
Cheesecake Layer:
Prepare Cheesecake: In a standing mixer, combine the softened cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Bake Cheesecake: Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled brownie layer. Bake in the oven for 1 hour or until the cheesecake is almost set in the middle.
Cool: Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature on a wire rack. Once cooled, refrigerate overnight.
Chocolate Ganache:
Prepare Ganache: Combine the chocolate chips and heavy whipping cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 45 seconds and whisk until smooth.
Add Ganache: Pour the ganache over the cooled cheesecake and refrigerate for another hour.
Whipped Cream Topping:
Make Whipped Cream: In a standing mixer, combine the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Mix on medium speed until stiff peaks form.
Decorate: Scoop the whipped cream into a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe around the edge of the cheesecake. Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top of the whipped cream.
Serve: Enjoy your Hot Fudge Sundae Brownie Cheesecake!
Nutrition: calories 322kcal | carbohydrates 38g | protein 8g | fat 15g | saturated fat 8g | cholesterol 87mg | sodium 226mg | potassium 267mg | fiber 1g | sugar 35g | vitamin A 366IU | vitamin C 0mg | calcium 122mg | iron 1mg
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