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Brownie Batter Cheesecake Bars

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated May 4, 2026
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This genius brownie-mix hack is a chocolate lover’s dream dessert: creamy cheesecake with a chocolatey crust and a topping of silky chocolate ganache.

Brownie Batter Cheesecake Bars

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 5 hr 55 min
  • Servings 24
  • Ingredients 10
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Ingredients

Crust

Filling

  • 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 large eggs

Topping

  • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, if desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1

    Heat oven to 325°F. Spray the bottom of a 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.

  • Step 
    2

    Make brownie batter as directed on the box for cakelike brownies. Measure out 1/2 cup batter; cover and refrigerate for later use. Spread remaining batter in the bottom of the pan. Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from the side of the pan comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes.

  • Step 
    3

    In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add sugar; beat until smooth. Add the reserved 1/2 cup brownie batter, 2 tablespoons whipping cream, and the vanilla; beat until smooth. Add 2 eggs; beat just until blended. Spread evenly over cooled crust.

  • Step 
    4

    Bake 26 to 30 minutes or until the center is set. Cool 30 minutes.

  • Step 
    5

    In a medium microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and 3/4 cup whipping cream uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave 30 seconds; stir until smooth. Spread the mixture on top of the cheesecake layer. 

  • Step 
    6

    Refrigerate about 4 hours or until cooled completely. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Sprinkle sea salt over the top before serving, if desired.

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