Loaded Brownie Cheesecake Cups (Printer-Friendly Version)

Layers of brownie, cream cheese, ganache, and caramel in cups for rich, indulgent, make-ahead treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Brownie Base

01 - 2 cups crumbled dense, fudgy brownies (store-bought or homemade, cooled)
02 - 1/2 cup brownie crumbs reserved for topping

→ Cheesecake Filling

03 - 8 ounces full-fat block style cream cheese, softened to room temperature
04 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled

→ Ganache and Drizzle

07 - 1/2 cup semisweet or dark chocolate, chopped
08 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
09 - 1/3 cup thick caramel sauce

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a mixing bowl on medium speed until smooth and creamy, scraping the sides to eliminate lumps.
02 - In a separate chilled bowl, whip heavy cream on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Do not overmix or the cream will lose stability.
03 - Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture with a spatula using broad strokes. Stop mixing as soon as the filling is homogenous and light.
04 - Melt chopped chocolate and heavy cream together in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Cool slightly before use.
05 - Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of brownie crumbles to the base of each individual serving cup. Lightly press to form an even layer without compacting.
06 - Pipe or spoon a generous layer of cheesecake filling over each brownie base, smoothing the surface gently.
07 - Drizzle 1 to 2 teaspoons of chocolate ganache and 1 teaspoon of caramel sauce over the cheesecake layer in each cup.
08 - Repeat brownie, cheesecake filling, and ganache-caramel layers once more or as cup size allows, finishing with cheesecake on top.
09 - Top each cup with reserved brownie crumbs and an extra drizzle of ganache or caramel for garnish.
10 - Cover cups and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes to set the layers and enhance flavor before serving.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Dessert can be made a day ahead and should be served chilled for best texture.
02 - Customize with toppings such as berries, toasted nuts, or chocolate chips if desired.
03 - For clean layers, use glass or clear serving cups.

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