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Candy Stash Cheesecake

Brownie bottom cheesecake with chopped candies mixed in!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 42 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 12

Equipment

  • 1 9" Springform Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box brownie mix for 8x8 pan, plus ingredients called for on box Use the ingredients called for on the box - usually water, oil, and eggs
  • 8 oz brick of cream cheese
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 8 oz container of whipped topping
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 cup chopped candy, plus extra for decoration I used the square minis, and 1 cup ended up being about 15, quartered.

Instructions
 

Brownie Bottom

  • Following the directions on the brownie mix, combine all the ingredients.
  • Spray your springform pan with cooking spray. Pour the batter into the pan, and bake for the time directed on the box. Cool completely.

Cheesecake

  • Allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature.
  • Using an electric mixer, cream the cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add the granulated sugar and vanilla, and mix well.
  • Fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until well combined and fluffy.
  • Stir in the chopped candies.
  • Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly onto the cooled brownies.

Topping

  • Using an electric mixer with a whisk attachment, if possible, begin whipping the heavy cream on medium-low speed.
  • Once it begins to thicken a bit, add in your powdered sugar.
  • Continue whipping on medium until it almost reaches stiff peaks.
  • Spread onto the top of the cheesecake. Use a piping tip and piping bag to make decorative designs if you're feeling fancy.
  • Add extra candy on top, if desired.
  • Place in the refrigerator and allow to rest for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Notes

  • If you have a favorite brownie recipe, feel free to use that in place of the brownie mix.
  • I didn't have a smaller box mix so I used a 9x13 mix and just split the batter between my springform pan and an 8x8 pan. 
  • You could definitely change this up depending on your mood and what you have! I've made this with mint extract and also with melted chocolate mixed into the cheesecake mixture. The sky is the limit!
Keyword brownie, cheesecake