Brownie Bottom Nutella Cheesecake Squares

By Opal Jackson-Cakmak
@sweetiecoconut

A little square of these will go a long way, meaning you can cut them small and serve a crowd. The Nutella was prominent in both the brownie and cheesecake layers, just the way it should be!

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Ingredients

: directions and all below

How to Make Brownie Bottom Nutella Cheesecake Squares

Step-by-Step

1Ingredients:
for the brownies-
-10 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
-1/4 cup Nutella
-2 large eggs
-1 cup sugar
-1 cup all-purpose flour
-1/4 cup cocoa powder

for the cheesecake-
-8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature (I used 1/3 less fat)
-3 tbsp sugar
-2 large eggs
-1/3 cup Nutella

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325F. Line a 9 x 9 inch pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together butter, Nutella, sugar, and eggs. Stir in flour and cocoa powder, mixing until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
3. Using an electric mixer, mix all cheesecake ingredients until smooth. Pour over brownie layer.
4. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until cheesecake is set. Cool completely before cutting into squares. Store in the refrigerator before serving.