Sugar Free Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies

Sugar Free Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies features a rich and fudgy chocolate brownie layers topped by a creamy, tangy cheesecake layer.

These tasty brownies are made with no added sugar and are chewy, sweet, and indulgent.

What makes chocolate cheesecake brownies so good?

 
Chocolate cheesecake brownies are brownies that are baked with a cheesecake layer on top.

I like that cheesecake brownies are the perfect combination of both cheesecake and brownies and can be enjoyed without adding sugar.

Did you try my recipe for Sugar Free Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake Brownies?

Those tasty brownies feature a keto low carbohydrate base layer with a creamy cheesecake top layer. Both this recipe for chocolate cheesecake brownies and that recipe for blueberry swirl cheesecake brownies are delicious desserts made with no added sugar.

To make this recipe you will need sugar free chocolate chips for baking. You can find a selection of sugar free chocolate chips here.

Why we like this recipes for cheesecake brownies.

We like that this is a simple and delicious recipes for brownies. Even better, this brownie recipe can be made with no added sugar.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• The ingredients used to make this recipe are basic ingredients.
• Adding a cheesecake element takes a basic brownie up a notch.
• These brownies are perfect for enjoying as a snack or a dessert or for sharing with others at gathering such as a celebration or pot luck.

Ingredients needed to make this cheesecake brownie recipe.

• Unsweetened Cocoa Powder. Really, any cocoa powder will work in this recipe as long as there is no added sugar in it.
• All Purpose Flour. Almond flour, keto all purpose flour, or a gluten free all purpose flour can be used as long as it measures like all purpose flour.
• Butter. If you are using unsalted butter add a half teaspoon of salt to the flour.
• Sugar Free Chocolate Chips. Keto low carbohydrate followers can use keto chocolate chips.
• Sugar Alternative. For best results, use a granular sugar alternative that measures like sugar and that can also be baked with.
• Eggs. The eggs should be beaten and at room temperature so that they can blend well with the other ingredients.
• Cream Cheese. Use a full fat cream cheese that is also softened to room temperature.

 
Expert Tip👉 For a richer chocolate flavor use dark chocolate sugar free chocolate chips. Likewise, sugar free milk chocolate chips are sweeter in taste and tend to bake more smoothly.
 

How to make Sugar Free Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies

Yield: 16 brownies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 45 minutes

1. Preheat your oven to 350 and prep your baking dish or pan well for nonstick. Baking pans can be lined with parchment paper while baking dishes can be greased with butter.
2. In a medium bowl, use a whisk to mix together the flour and half of the sugar alternative with the unsweetened cocoa powder.
3. Next, in a large microwave safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate chips. Do this by stopping to stir every 30 seconds until the ingredients are completely melted together. Once melted together, you can stir in the remaining half of the sugar alternative.
4. Allow the melted chocolate mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool to room temperature. While you are waiting for the mixture to cool you can beat together the cream cheese with the remaining sugar alternative, in a new bowl, until creamy.
5. Add the eggs to the bowl with the melted chocolate and mix until combined. Then stir in the ingredients from the first bowl (flour and cocoa) and mix until just combined. Transfer these ingredients to your prepared baking dish/pan.
6. Use a tablespoon to drop dollops of the cream cheese mixture over the brownie mixture. You can use a toothpick or knife to create swirls in the cream cheese layer.
7. Bake the brownies for 40-45 minutes or until the edges appear to be set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the brownies to cool before slicing.

 
Expert Tip 👉 If you need to stack brownies in order to store them, separate the layers with parchment paper or wax paper to prevent the brownies from sticking. Frozen brownies should be allowed to thaw overnight in the refrigerator and then brought to room temperature before serving.

Tips for making the best cream cheese brownies .

My brownies were made in a glass baking dish that was prepared well for nonstick. You can alternatively, use a baking pan which can be lined with parchment paper that overhangs the sides of the pan for easy cleanup.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Your cream cheese should be softened to room temperature for best results in this recipe. This will make it easier to swirl it on top of the brownies.
2. My brownies were made in an 8 X 8" baking dish. For thicker brownies, you can use a 6 X 6" baking dish.
3. Lastly, when mixing your brownie batter, mix it until just combined. Over-mixing the batter will make your brownies dry and more of a cake-like texture rather than a fudgy texture.