Here’s a rich, bakery-style Milky Way Caramel Cheesecake Brownies recipe — ultra fudgy with creamy cheesecake swirls and gooey caramel chocolate throughout.
🍫 Milky Way Caramel Cheesecake Brownies
📝 Ingredients
Brownie Layer:
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
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8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (or chocolate chips)
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1 ½ cups granulated sugar
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½ cup brown sugar
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4 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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½ teaspoon salt
Cheesecake Layer:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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⅓ cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Caramel & Candy Layer:
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6 fun-size Milky Way bars, chopped (or 2 full-size)
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½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
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½ cup chocolate chips (optional, for extra richness)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Pan
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease well.
2️⃣ Make the Brownie Batter
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Melt butter and semi-sweet chocolate together (microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time).
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Stir in granulated sugar and brown sugar.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
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Stir in vanilla.
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Fold in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined.
3️⃣ Make Cheesecake Mixture
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Beat cream cheese until smooth.
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Add sugar, egg, and vanilla.
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Mix until creamy and lump-free.
4️⃣ Assemble
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Spread about ¾ of the brownie batter into the prepared pan.
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Drizzle caramel sauce evenly over the batter.
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Sprinkle chopped Milky Way pieces over caramel.
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Pour cheesecake mixture over top and spread gently.
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Drop spoonfuls of remaining brownie batter over cheesecake layer.
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Use a knife to swirl gently for a marbled effect.
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Sprinkle chocolate chips on top if using.
5️⃣ Bake
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Bake 35–45 minutes, or until center is set but still slightly fudgy.
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Do not overbake — they will firm up as they cool.
6️⃣ Cool & Chill
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Cool completely at room temperature.
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Refrigerate at least 2 hours before cutting for clean slices.
💡 Tips
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For thicker brownies, use an 8×8 pan and increase baking time slightly.
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Warm your knife under hot water and wipe clean between cuts.
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Store refrigerated up to 5 days.
If you’d like, I can also give you a salted caramel version, from-scratch caramel recipe, or a small-batch 8×8 version.