Chocolate Brownie Basque Cheesecake

Let me tell you why you need to make this chocolate brownie Basque cheesecake! Imagine combining the fudgy goodness of a chocolate brownie with the creamy, slightly burnt perfection of a Basque cheesecake – sounds like a dream, right? Well it’s not a dream…it’s real and tastes amazing!

It’s this decadent dessert mashup that starts with a rich brownie base, topped with a luscious, velvety cheesecake layer that’s perfectly caramelized on top. The best part? It’s super easy to make and totally irresistible. Whether you’re a chocolate lover, a cheesecake fanatic, or just someone who loves indulging in something sweet, this dessert is a must-try. Especially if you have never made a Basque cheesecake before, I promise you will never go back!

What does a chocolate brownie Basque cheesecake taste like?

It tastes so heavenly and is perfect for chocolate lovers. The fudgy brownie base is rich and gooey. The chocolate Basque cheesecake is creamy and indulgent. It takes expensive darling! Like if it went shopping, it would shop at Harrods…

When should I make this chocolate brownie Basque cheesecake?

There are so many occasions that you could make this Basque cheesecake but here are a few below-

• Sunday Brunch with Friends: Imagine surprising your friends with a decadent dessert that combines the gooey goodness of brownies with the creamyness of a Basque cheesecake. Perfect for a lazy Sunday gathering.
• Birthday Celebrations: Whether it’s yours or someone else’s, a Chocolate Brownie Basque Cheesecake is a showstopper. It’s unique enough to impress and delicious enough to become a new birthday tradition.
• Impressing a Date: Want to show off your baking skills? This dessert is a surefire way to impress. It’s sophisticated yet indulgent, and your date will definitely be wowed.
• Holiday Parties: Christmas, Thanksgiving, or any festive occasion is made better with an impressive dessert. This cheesecake will stand out among the usual pies and cookies.
• Family Gatherings: Next family dinner, surprise everyone with this twist on traditional cheesecake. It’s bound to become a new family favorite.
• Self-Care Day: Sometimes you need to treat yourself. A slice (or two) of Chocolate Brownie Basque Cheesecake is the perfect indulgence for a self-care day at home.
• Baking Therapy: Had a stressful week? Baking can be incredibly therapeutic. Plus, the reward at the end is a rich, chocolatey cheesecake you made yourself.
• Celebrating Small Wins: Did you hit a small milestone or achieve a personal goal? Celebrate with a homemade treat that feels like a big win.
• Rainy Day Baking: When the weather’s gloomy and you’re stuck inside, baking this cheesecake will lift your spirits and make your home smell amazing.
• Experimenting in the Kitchen: If you’re someone who loves to try new recipes and push your culinary boundaries, this Chocolate Brownie Basque Cheesecake is the perfect project.

How do I make this chocolate brownie Basque cheesecake?

Brownie layer

1. Spread butter on the inside of a 7′ or 8″ loose bottom or springform cake tin. Cut a square piece of baking paper and push it into the tin. Spread some more butter on the inside of the baking paper. Set aside.
2. Melt the dark chocolate and butter in the microwave, 20 secs at a time. Set aside.
3. Mix the eggs, caster sugar, light brown sugar & vanilla extract with an electric beater/stand mixer for 4 mins. It should be pale and creamy.
4. Fold in the slightly cooled chocolate butter mix with a spatula.
5. Sieve the plain flour and cocoa powder together, add to the wet ingredient, fold in with spatula.
6. Pour the brownie mix into the lined 7′ or 8″ loose bottom or springform cake tin.
7. Place in the fridge whilst you make the chocolate Basque cheesecake.

Chocolate Basque layer

1. Chop the chocolate into chunks then melt in the microwave, 20 seconds at a time. Set aside
2. Mix the cream cheese in a bowl with electric beaters until smooth, then add the sugar. Mix together until well combined.
3. Add the sifted cocoa powder, vanilla extract and salt, mix until combined.
4. Add the eggs, mix until combined.
5. Pour in the melted chocolate, mix together using a spatula.
6. Heat the cream in the microwave for 40 seconds, it should be warm but not too hot.
7. Pour the cream into the bowl with the other ingredients in 3 stages, mix together using a spatula.

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Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 3.9/5

( 200 voted )

Ingredients

Brownie bottom

• 85g unsalted butter
• 100g caster sugar
• 30g soft light brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 80g plain flour
• 25g cocoa
• 100g dark chocolate (around 60% cocoa)
• 1/4tsp salt

Chocolate Basque cheesecake

• 450g  full fat cream cheese
• 225g double/heavy cream
• 180g Dark Chocolate (around 60% cocoa)
• 90g Caster Sugar
• 3 Eggs
• 15g Cocoa Powder
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• Pinch of Salt

 

Instructions

Brownie layer

1. Spread butter on the inside of a  8" loose bottom or springform cake tin. Cut a square piece of baking paper and push it into the tin. Spread some more butter on the inside of the baking paper. Set aside.
2. Melt the dark chocolate and butter in the microwave, 20 secs at a time. Set aside.
3. Mix the eggs, caster sugar, light brown sugar & vanilla extract with an electric beater/stand mixer for 4 mins. It should be pale and creamy.
4. Fold in the slightly cooled chocolate butter mix with a spatula.
5. Sieve the plain flour and cocoa powder together, add to the wet ingredient, fold in with spatula.
6. Pour the brownie mix into the lined 8" loose bottom or springform cake tin.
7. Place in the fridge whilst you make the chocolate Basque cheesecake.

Chocolate Basque layer

1. Chop the chocolate into chunks then melt in the microwave, 20 seconds at a time. Set aside
2. Mix the cream cheese in a bowl with electric beaters until smooth, then add the sugar. Mix together until well combined.
3. Add the sifted cocoa powder, vanilla extract and salt, mix until combined.
4. Add the eggs, mix until combined.
5. Pour in the melted chocolate, mix together using a spatula.
6. Heat the cream in the microwave for 40 seconds, it should be warm but not too hot.
7. Pour the cream into the bowl with the other ingredients in 3 stages, mix together using a spatula.

Assemble

1. Take the cake tin out of the fridge, pour the chocolate Basque mixture in a sieve and push it through using a spatula on top of the brownie layer.
2. Tap the cheesecake on the counter a few times to get rid of any air bubbles.
3. Bake the Basque cheesecake on your ovens top and bottom heat setting at 230c for 25mins. Using this oven setting makes sure that the top of the cheesecake burns. If you use a fan oven setting the top of the cheesecake might not burn, this is why I recommend using the top and bottom heat setting. If you have to use the fan setting bake at 220c. If the top does not burn you can switch to the grill/broil setting until the top is burnt. Watch the cheesecake like a hawk, you do not want to do this for more than 2-3 minutes. 
4. The cheesecake should still be jiggly when you take it out the oven.
5. Let the cheesecake cool for 30mins, then cover with cling film or a plate and place it in the fridge overnight.