Description
These Milky Way Caramel Cheesecake Brownies are the ultimate dessert mashup—featuring a rich, fudgy brownie base, a silky cheesecake layer, and gooey chunks of caramel-filled Milky Way bars. Perfect for parties or indulgent nights in, these decadent bars are irresistibly chocolatey, creamy, and packed with caramel goodness.
Ingredients
- For the brownie layer:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- For the cheesecake layer:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups chopped Milky Way candy bars (preferably Simply Caramel)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or foil.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Reserve 1 cup of batter and spread the rest into the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla and mix until creamy. Fold in chopped Milky Way bars.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the brownie base and smooth evenly.
- Dollop reserved brownie batter over the top and swirl gently using a butter knife.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until center is just set. Cool completely, then chill for at least 1–2 hours before slicing.
Notes
- Substitute Milky Way with Snickers, Twix, or Rolos for a twist.
- For extra indulgence, drizzle with salted caramel before serving.
- For individual portions, bake in a muffin tin and reduce bake time.
- Use a boxed brownie mix for a quick shortcut—just follow the cheesecake and candy steps as written.
