These Milky Way Cheesecake Brownies combine the perfect fudgy brownie with smooth, creamy cheesecake, and gooey milky way candy bars. An impressive dessert that’s easy to make!
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Obviously, I love brownies. I wrote a whole cookbook filled with so many scrumptious Brownies, Blondies, and Bars, and I am still obsessed. I just keep making new varieties. They are so easy and so crazy delicious, and everyone loves them! These Milky Way Cheesecake Brownies are no exception!
The brownies themselves are rich, fudgy, and super chocolatey – exactly the way a brownie should be! They are completely perfect on their own, but it’s fun to dress them up too 🙂
With Halloween around the corner, I know many of us are going to have an excess of candy laying around. Milky Ways are one of my favorites, but you could use another candy bar if Milky Ways aren’t your thing. Snickers, Reese’s, Kit Kats…they would all work! Go ahead and top your brownie batter with your favorite chopped up candy bar!
Then add a layer of silky smooth, creamy cheesecake on top and gave it a little swirl. Then sprinkle on even more candy and bake! The hardest part about making these Milky Way Cheesecake Brownies is giving them time to chill in the fridge.
I’m not gonna lie, it’s torture. Another thing that’s torture? Apparently watching me take pictures of these brownies so I can share them with you. My 1 year old stood there watching and sobbing as he pointed at them. I tried to hurry, and he got a tiny piece when I was done, so don’t feel too bad for him.
These cheesecake brownies were such a huge hit, and they would be perfect for parties, holidays, or family gatherings! Enjoy!
Can’t get enough brownie recipes? Me either!! Check out my new book Brownies, Blondies, and Bars (on sale now!!). It’s the perfect book to have around for the holiday baking season, and also makes a great gift!
Originally published on Oct 11, 2015
Milky Way Cheesecake Brownies
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| Serves | 36 |
| Prep time | 15 minutes |
| Cook time | 35 minutes |
| Total time | 50 minutes |
Ingredients
- 10oz Milky Way candy bars (chopped)
Brownies
- 3/4 cups unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/3 cup all purpose flour
Cheesecake
- 8oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 egg
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions
| Brownies | |
| Step 1 | |
| Preheat oven to 350 In a large glass bowl, melt the butter and chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Stir in sugars and cocoa powders until completely combined. Add salt and eggs one at a time until incorporated. Stir in flour just until combined. Spread batter evenly into greased 9x13" baking pan and sprinkle with 2/3 of the candy bars. Set aside. | |
| Cheesecake | |
| Step 2 | |
| In a mixing bowl beat cream cheese until light and creamy. Add sour cream, egg, vanilla, and sugar and mix well. Pour over brownies as evenly as possible and gently swirl with a knife. Top with remaining candy and bake 35 minutes. Let cool, then cover and chill at least 2 hours before cutting and serving. | |
Ali says
I got your Brownies Blondies and Bars cookbook in the mail today! It is GORGEOUS! I am so excited for you 🙂 🙂 The Oreo Mousse Brownies and the Cherry Cordial Brownies are calling my name in particular 🙂 Every\thing looks amazing. Great work 🙂
Nutmeg Nanny says
These brownies look crazy delicious! Love all that cheesecake and milky way flavor….yum!
Kim Beaulieu says
These look absolutely amazing, I just want to sink my teeth right into them. You are the queen of bars.
Kristyn says
These sound like a dream that I would need to keep from being too close to for fear of eating the whole pan! LOL Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
Totally in love with the tops of these brownies! Milky Ways are so good! It think that I may give it a try with butterfingers too!
Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says
Whoa – that cheesecake layer is insane! I love brownies, too (and coincidentally have a Pinterest board with the same name as your book) – these are a must try. Looking forward to your book. 🙂
Holly @ 3 Yummy Tummies says
Oh my deliciousness…you have officially just made my mouth water with this chocolate and cheesecake combination! Congrats on the new cookbook!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
Haha. Aww. Sobbing? Poor little one! I think I would be, too because these look so perfectly fudgy and gooey.
The Food Hunter says
Congrats! these look so good
Lana | Never Enough Thyme says
I do love a good, decadent brownie recipe and this one certainly fits the bill! Can’t’ wait to see all the tempting recipes in your cookbook.
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
I almost forgot to say…Congratulations on your cookbook! How exciting.
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
These are some of the best looking brownies I’ve ever seen. I don’t think there would be anyone, anywhere, that would pass them up!
Karen @ The Food Charlatan says
I loooove this! I jus made some cheesecake brownies too, except I added pumpkin. Totally need to try straight up milky ways next time!! Legit!! 🙂
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Oh my gosh, just looking at these is putting pounds on my hips, but I don’t care because I want them anyway!!
Jenny B | Honey and Birch says
Brownies and cheesecake together??!!! Sign me up please!
Alida says
Look at those bars – wow! Milky Way was always my favorite candy bar…with brownies and cheesecake, pretty much perfection!
Melanie | Melanie Makes says
Candy bars + brownies = winning! Love this combination, Stephanie!
Melanie | Melanie Makes says
Candy bars + brownies = winning! Love this combination, Stephanie!
Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie says
Come to mama!!!! These look so fudgey and amazing!
Ginny McMeans says
I bet it’s hard to keep you kids away from your wonderful sweets. I just have one big kid (my husband) and he is always trying to eat my sweets before the photos are done. You are the best Brownies, Blondies and Bars maker. 🙂
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
How did you know Milky Ways are my favorite? 🙂 Can’t wait to make these with the next stash I acquire 🙂
Cathy Pollak ~ Noble Pig says
Send me all of them!!
Derek says
You had me at milky ways.. this is an awesome idea!
Jolie says
I love this idea! One of my favorite things to make are brownies with my favorite candy in them. I can’t wait to try these ones next time!
Medeja says
I would have to try these for 2 reasons- I love brownies and i love Milky Way!