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Loaded Caramel Pecan Brownie Cheesecake Cups

Indulge in these decadent brownie cheesecake cups that combine a rich chocolate brownie base with a creamy cheesecake filling, topped with luscious caramel and pecans.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans Feel free to add real love to this recipe!
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
For the Topping
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • Extra chopped pecans for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla until well combined. Then add in the eggs, one at a time, stirring until smooth.
  3. Add the flour, cocoa powder, and salt, and mix until just combined. Finally, fold in the chopped pecans.
  4. Spoon the brownie batter into the muffin pan, filling each cup about 2/3 of the way full.
  5. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Finally, add the eggs one by one, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Carefully spoon the cheesecake filling over the brownie bases in each muffin cup.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the cheesecake is set. The edges should be slightly puffed while the center should still have a slight jiggle.
  2. Let them cool completely before removing them from the pan.
  3. Drizzle each cup generously with caramel sauce and sprinkle with extra pecans for garnish.

Notes

These can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge. Drizzle with caramel before serving. Substitute pecans with walnuts or skip nuts if desired. Be gentle when mixing ingredients to avoid a tough cheesecake.