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Milky Way Caramel Cheesecake Brownies

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:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter

  • 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (or chocolate chips)

  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • 4 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt


Cheesecake Layer:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened

  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract


Caramel & Candy Layer:

  • 6 fun-size Milky Way bars, chopped (or 2 full-size)

  • ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

  • ½ cup chocolate chips (optional, for extra richness)


👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Pan

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease well.


2️⃣ Make the Brownie Batter

  1. Melt butter and semi-sweet chocolate together (microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time).

  2. Stir in granulated sugar and brown sugar.

  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.

  4. Stir in vanilla.

  5. Fold in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined.


3️⃣ Make Cheesecake Mixture

  1. Beat cream cheese until smooth.

  2. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla.

  3. Mix until creamy and lump-free.


4️⃣ Assemble

  1. Spread about ¾ of the brownie batter into the prepared pan.

  2. Drizzle caramel sauce evenly over the batter.

  3. Sprinkle chopped Milky Way pieces over caramel.

  4. Pour cheesecake mixture over top and spread gently.

  5. Drop spoonfuls of remaining brownie batter over cheesecake layer.

  6. Use a knife to swirl gently for a marbled effect.

  7. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top if using.


5️⃣ Bake

  • Bake 35–45 minutes, or until center is set but still slightly fudgy.

  • Do not overbake — they will firm up as they cool.


6️⃣ Cool & Chill

  • Cool completely at room temperature.

  • Refrigerate at least 2 hours before cutting for clean slices.


💡 Tips

  • For thicker brownies, use an 8×8 pan and increase baking time slightly.

  • Warm your knife under hot water and wipe clean between cuts.

  • 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.

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