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.
Easy chocolate cheesecake brownies
This is a simple recipe for fudgy brownies that are topped with a cream cheese swirl.
I have also included options for keto, low carbohydrate, and gluten free diets in this recipe.
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.
How do you make the perfect brownie?
While defining the 'perfect brownie' may be debatable, as we all have our own standards and taste, there are certain factors that most of us can agree on.
The perfect brownie will often have these characteristics:
● The perfect balance between a rich chocolate flavor, a moist and fudgy interior, and a slightly crisp, shiny top.
● A good brownie taste like a balance between rich and slightly tart cocoa and the flavors added from vanilla extract, butter, and sugar ( or alternative).
● When you bite into a good brownie your mouth should be met by a velvety and dense interior that is moist and fudgy with a 'melt-in-your-mouth' feeling.
● Lastly, the perfect brownie will keep you thinking about it and craving more for a long time 😋 .
● Use quality ingredients that are fresh and at the optimal temperature for use.
● Follow the recipe process from measuring to incorporating the ingredients.
● Resist the urge to over-mix the ingredients.
● Bake the brownies as indicated as overbaking them can matter.
● Consider ingredient add-ins such as chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
● Allow the brownies to properly cool before slicing.
Here are some tips for making 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.
- 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.
- My brownies were made in an 8 X 8" baking dish. For thicker brownies, you can use a 6 X 6" baking dish.
- 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.
How to store cheesecake brownies
Leftover cheesecake brownies that have fully cooled should be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, these cheesecake brownies should keep for up to six days refrigerated or up to a few months when frozen.
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About this easy brownie recipe.
This is a simple recipe for no added sugar baked brownies that have a sweet cream cheese swirl topping.
These brownies are perfect any time of the year and can be served warm or at room temperature.
How to serve chocolate cheesecake brownies.
- Serve these brownies warm with a glass of milk or coffee on the side.
- Add a dollop of Sugar Free Whipped Cream on top and serve these brownies as a dessert for friends or family.
- Place a scoop of Sugar Free Vanilla Ice Cream on the side and serve as a special treat for a birthday or 'just because'.
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
- 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.
- In a medium bowl, use a whisk to mix together the flour with the unsweetened cocoa powder.
- 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 half of the sugar alternative.
- Allow the melted chocolate mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool to room temperature before adding the eggs to the bowl and mixing until combined. 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.
- After you have added the eggs to the melted chocolate mixture you can transfer the ingredients to you prepared baking dish/pan. Then 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Sugar Free Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 cup All Purpose Flour - see post for details and alternatives.
- ½ cup Butter
- 2 cup Sugar Free Chocolate Chips
- 1 cup Sugar Alternative - see post for details and alternatives. Divided.
- 3 Eggs
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 and prep your baking dish or pan well for nonstick.
- In a medium bowl, use a whisk to mix together the flour with the unsweetened cocoa powder.
- 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 half of the sugar alternative. Allow the melted chocolate mixture to sit for a few minutes to cool to room temperature before adding the eggs to the bowl and mixing until combined.
- 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.
- After you have added the eggs to the melted chocolate mixture you can transfer the ingredients to you prepared baking dish/pan.
- 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.
- 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. Allow the brownies to cool before slicing.
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