Ingredients
– 1 box of brownie mix (plus ingredients required on the box)
– 16 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 3 large eggs
– 1 cup hot fudge sauce (store-bought or homemade)
– Whipped cream (for topping)
– Cherries (for garnish, optional)
– Chopped nuts (for garnish, optional)
Equipment Needed
– 9-inch springform pan
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer (or whisk)
– Spatula
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Baking tray
– Parchment paper
Step-by-Step Instructions
First things first, I preheated my oven to 350°F (175°C). While that was warming up, I whipped together the brownie mix according to the package instructions, adding just a touch of extra love (aka chocolate chips) for good measure. I poured the brownie batter into a lightly greased springform pan and baked it for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center came out with just a few moist crumbs. This set a delicious fudgy base for my cheesecake that would blow minds! (See the next page below to continue steps…)