Nutella Brownies Recipe

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5 from 5 votes

Nutella Brownies Recipe

Indulge in the rich and fudgy flavor of Nutella brownies, a perfect layered treat for any chocolate and Nutella lover.

Prep Time25

Cook Time45

Total Time1 10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

Brownies

6 tablespoons butter
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
¾ cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
½ cup flour
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking powder

Cheesecake Layer

6 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ cup sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1 egg
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
⅓ cup Nutella

Topping

3 tablespoons Nutella

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9 x 9 baking dish with parchment paper.
Add butter and semisweet chocolate to a saucepan and heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar and vanilla. Add the eggs one at a time, stirring after each addition.
Add the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder, and mix until just combined. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
While the brownie batter is baking, make the cheesecake mixture by beating the cream cheese with the sugar and flour until well blended.
Add the egg, heavy cream, sour cream, and vanilla, and mix until well combined. Add the nutella and mix until smooth.
After the brownie batter has baked for 10 minutes, remove it from the oven and pour the cheesecake mixture over the top of the brownie batter, spreading evenly.
Heat the 3 tablespoons of Nutella in the microwave until warmed (about 30 seconds). Drizzle the Nutella over the top of the cheesecake mixture, and use a toothpick to swirl it throughout the batter.
Bake 35-40 minutes, until the cheesecake is set and only jiggles slightly when the pan is shaken gently. Let cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

Recipe Tips.

Don’t Overbake: The center should have a slight jiggle for the best texture.
Use Room Temp Ingredients: Helps the cheesecake layer mix smoothly.
Swirl Gently: Use a toothpick for a pretty swirl without overmixing.
Cool Completely: This helps the layers set before cutting.
Variations: Add chocolate chips to the brownie batter or top with festive holiday sprinkles.

Make ahead of time. Allow the brownies to cool and set. Separate layers with parchment paper and place in an airtight freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Store. I store them in the fridge because I love cold fudgy brownies. Keep brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. They are good for even longer. If needed, separate layers with wax or parchment paper.

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