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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Brownie Cheesecake

This decadent and surprisingly easy dessert features a layer of fudgy brownie, topped with a layer of pumpkin chocolate chip cheesecake!
Course Dessert - cheesecake
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 10 -12
Author Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl

Ingredients

For brownie layer:

  • 1 box brownie mix I love the Betty Crocker Original Supreme w/ Hershey's syrup
  • 1/4 c. water
  • 1/2 c. oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 c. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

For pumpkin cheesecake layer:

  • 2 - 8 oz. packages reduced-fat cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 c. canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 c. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 c. regular-sized semi-sweet chocolate chips

For optional garnish:

  • 1 - 8 oz. container whipped topping thawed
  • 1 tsp. cocoa powder
  • 1/2 c. chocolate syrup
  • 1 - 2 tbsp. chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Prepare brownie mix according to box instructions. For me, this meant combining the brownie mix, water, oil, and egg.
  • Fold in the 1/2 c. mini chocolate chips.
  • Pour the batter into a greased 8-inch springform pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted two inches from the edge comes out with moist crumbs.
  • Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
  • Fold in the 1/2 c. mini chocolate chips and 1 c. regular-sized chocolate chips.
  • Spread evenly over brownie layer.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes or until cheesecake is still slightly jiggly in the center when shaken.
  • Cool on a wire rack.

For optional garnish:

  • In a small bowl, combine whipped topping and cocoa powder until blended.
  • Pipe or spoon the chocolate whipped cream around the edges of the cheesecake, fill the center with chocolate syrup, and sprinkle with chocolate chips.
  • Cut and serve!