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Side view of a Hot Fudge Sundae Brownie Cheesecake slice showing the thick brownie base and smooth ivory filling.

Hot Fudge Sundae Brownie Cheesecake with Glossy Fudge Sauce

This Hot Fudge Sundae Brownie Cheesecake features a moist chocolate brownie base, a creamy ivory baked cheesecake layer, and cascading glossy dark chocolate fudge. A Pinterest-perfect dessert topped with whipped cream and maraschino cherries.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder unsweetened
  • 24 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Sour Cream room temperature
  • 4 oz Dark Chocolate chopped

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch springform pan
  • 1 Electric Hand Mixer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix butter, sugar, eggs, cocoa, and flour. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-18 minutes in a springform pan.
  2. Beat cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, and eggs. Pour over brownie and bake in a water bath at 325°F (160°C) for 60 minutes.
  3. Chill for 6 hours. Top with warm chocolate fudge, whipped cream swirls, cherries, and chocolate shavings.

Notes

Use a water bath to ensure the ivory cheesecake layer remains smooth and crack-free.
Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.