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Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake
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Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake

The Bakery Chef Hub whips up a smooth cream cheese layer that rests perfectly on top of the indulgent brownie base. It combines the best of both worlds in one epic dessert.
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The Bakery Chef™ Hub

16 hrs total time

20 mins active time

Medium

Makes 25 servings

Ingredients


Measurements:

  • unsalted butter icon
    200 g unsalted butter

    chopped

  • dark chocolate (70% cocoa) icon
    200 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)

    chopped

  • firmly packed brown sugar  icon
    1 cup (200 g) firmly packed brown sugar
  • plain flour icon
    ½ cup (75 g) plain flour
  • self-raising flour icon
    ¼ cup (35 g) self-raising flour
  • desiccated coconut  icon
    ½ cup (40 g) desiccated coconut

For the cheesecake

  • large egg icon
    2 large egg

    at room temperature

  • cream cheese icon
    500 g cream cheese

    chopped, at room temperature

  • caster sugar icon
    1 cup (200 g) caster sugar
  • vanilla extract  icon
    1 tsp vanilla extract
  • large egg icon
    2 large egg

    at room temperature

  • thickened cream icon
    1¼ cups (300 ml) thickened cream

To serve

  • blueberries icon
    Blueberries
  • icing sugar icon
    Icing sugar

Instructions

  • 1Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a 23cm square cake pan. Line the base and sides with baking paper, extending the paper 2cm over the sides.
  • 2Place the butter and chocolate in a small saucepan. Stir constantly over low heat until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the sugar. Transfer the chocolate mixture to a bowl.
  • 3Add the eggs, one at a time, stirring well between each addition. Stir in the flours and coconut until just combined. Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan and level the top.
  • 4Bake for 20 minutes (base will still be soft). Set aside for 15 minutes.
  • 5Reduce the oven to 170°C.
  • 6To make the cheesecake, assemble the mixer using the mixing bowl and scraper beater. Place the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in the bowl. Turn the mixer to Fold/Knead setting and mix for 1 minute. Increase the speed to Light Mix/Cream setting and beat for 2-3 minutes, or until pale and creamy. Reduce the speed to Fold/Knead setting and add the eggs, one at a time, then add the cream and beat for 30 seconds, or until just combined.
  • 7Carefully pour the cheesecake mixture over the lukewarm brownie base.
  • 8Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until cooked (the centre will still wobble slightly).
  • 9Turn the oven off and cool in the oven, with the door ajar, for 2 hours. Refrigerate overnight.
  • 10Slice the cheesecake. Serve topped with blueberries and dusted with icing sugar.