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Milky Way Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Brownies

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Indulge in these decadent brownies combining chocolate, caramel, creamy cheesecake, and crunchy pecans, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted Make sure it's melted but not hot.
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder For richer flavor, consider using dark cocoa powder.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Cheesecake Layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Let come to room temperature for smooth texture.
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans Can substitute with walnuts or almonds.
  • 2 pieces Milky Way candy bars, chopped Can substitute with Snickers or Reese's.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the melted butter and 2 cups of sugar until combined.
  3. Beat in the 4 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  4. Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Mix until smooth.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese with 1/4 cup of sugar, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until creamy.
Assembly
  1. Spread half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan.
  2. Dollop the cheesecake mixture over the brownie layer and gently swirl them together.
  3. Pour the remaining brownie batter on top and swirl again.
  4. Drizzle caramel sauce over the top, then sprinkle chopped pecans and chopped Milky Way pieces evenly over everything.
Baking
  1. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs attached.
  2. Allow to cool completely before slicing. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24g

Notes

These brownies can be served warm or at room temperature. For a special treat, serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of extra caramel sauce on top. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer storage.
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