Description
Decadent Mini Mocha Brownie Chocolate Basque Cheesecake Delight
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 oz dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 16 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp instant espresso or espresso granules
- 3 eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup heavy cream, at room temperature
- 8 oz dark chocolate
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Grease and line a 7” springform or cheesecake pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the chocolate and butter together. Incorporate the egg and sugar, whisking until combined.
- Combine the flour and salt by sifting into the bowl. Fold into the mixture until just incorporated. Spread the brownie batter into the prepared pan.
- Melt additional dark chocolate and let it cool while preparing the cheesecake filling.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, cocoa powder, and espresso granules, whisking until creamy.
- Add the eggs one by one, blending in between each addition. Fold in the melted chocolate and heavy cream.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the brownie base and tap the pan to release air pockets.
- Bake at 450°F for 25-30 minutes, until the edges are dark brown and the center has a slight jiggle.
- Cool the cheesecake by cracking the oven door for 5 minutes, then chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the ganache by heating heavy cream and pouring it over chopped dark chocolate. Whisk until smooth.
- Remove the cheesecake from the pan, pour ganache on top, and garnish with flaky sea salt. Slice to serve.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
- Chill the cheesecake overnight for optimal taste.
- Prep Time: 60 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg