Turtle Cheesecake Brownies
Turtle Cheesecake Brownies are the ultimate indulgent dessert, blending fudgy chocolate brownies with a creamy cheesecake layer, all drizzled with rich caramel and topped with crunchy pecans. Perfect for any occasion, these easy-to-make brownies will delight your family and friends with their decadent flavor and stunning presentation. Treat yourself to a slice of this heavenly dessert that promises to satisfy your sweet tooth!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (plus more for topping)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix softened cream cheese with sugar until well-combined. Add one egg and blend until smooth.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Spoon dollops of the cheesecake mixture over this layer and top with the remaining brownie batter; swirl gently with a knife.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans on top and drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until edges are set but center remains slightly soft. Allow cooling before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg