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Heavenly Strawberry Brownie Cheesecake Delight Recipe

The Heavenly Strawberry Brownie Cheesecake Delight is a layered masterpiece made of fudgy brownie, creamy cheesecake, and fresh strawberry topping. It's as beautiful as it is delicious, and it’s sure to impress anyone lucky enough to get a slice.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base:

  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup + 2 1/2 tablespoons dark cocoa powder like Hershey's Special Dark
  • 1/4 teaspoon + 1/8 teaspoon baking powder

For the Cheesecake Layer:

  • 20 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream

For the Topping:

  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 8 oz fresh strawberries hulled and thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in the flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder until smooth.
  • Pour brownie batter into the pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool completely.
  • For the cheesecake, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Add both sugars and beat again until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture gently until combined.
  • Spread the cheesecake filling over the cooled brownie layer. Smooth the top and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Before serving, whip the topping cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Spread or pipe over the cheesecake.
  • Arrange sliced strawberries over the top in any design you like.
  • Slice with a warm knife and serve cold. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • Use room temperature cream cheese for ultra-smooth filling.
  • Chill the mixing bowl for whipping cream to get better volume.
  • For neat slices, clean the knife with warm water between each cut.
  • You can make the brownie base a day ahead to save time.
  • Try different berries or even a mix for a unique twist.