Home · Recipes · Desserts & Baking · Brownies, Bars, & Pastries · Brownies & Blondies Gluten-Free Brûlée Cheesecake Brownies Author: Maryanne CabreraPublished: Nov 17, 2014Updated: May 31, 2024 View Recipe24 ReviewsThis post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy. Combine the best of creme brûlée, cheesecake, and brownies into one amazing gluten-free dessert. These brûlée cheesecake brownies are sure to be family favorite! Table of Contents Gluten-Free Cheesecake BrowniesMake Boxed Brownies BetterRecommended Baking VesselServing SuggestionsMore Gluten Free Dessert RecipesMore Gluten-Free DessertsGluten-Free Brûlée Cheesecake BrowniesView moreView less Food allergies and food sensitivities are real. I’m lactose-intolerant, my stomach can’t digest certain shellfish, and raw celery makes me itchy. Luckily, I am able to enjoy my favorite dairy desserts thanks to lactase pills. A world without ice cream? No cheese pizza? No cappuccino or latte? I don’t want to even imagine such things. Unfortunately, those with wheat sensitivities, or more extreme cases like celiac disease, cannot take a magical pill to eat cookies, cakes, and brownies.Especially during the holiday season, I think everyone should be able to enjoy a little something sweet. Gluten-Free Cheesecake Brownies Two party staples that I always serve are cheesecake and brownies. But you guessed it, the buttery graham cheesecake crust and my fudge brownies both have wheat. Luckily, there is a solution! I’ve partnered up with Krusteaz to participate in their Gluten Free Bake-Off! I have been challenged to create a unique holiday recipe using one of their new gluten-free mixes. I had to choose among Buttermilk Pancake, Honey Cornbread, Blueberry Muffin, and Double Chocolate Brownie. Picking was a no-brainer. Of course, I had to go with the Double Chocolate Brownie. It was the chocolate chips included in the mix that won me over. Plus, those who say no to chocolate are crazy. Make Boxed Brownies Better Brownies are great, but cheesecake brownies are better! Instead of traditional cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, I’ve made a cheesecake with a brownie crust. And to further up the ante, the cheesecake has a caramelized brunt sugar topping- just like my mini cheesecake brûlée! YES. I combined creme brûlée, cheesecake, and brownie into one dessert. (I bet you wish we were neighbors.) Like any other box mix, the brownies were easy peasy to whip together. In a large bowl, you combine the brownie mix with water, oil, and one egg. That’s it! Recommended Baking Vessel Like traditional cheesecake, this cheesecake brownie is baked a springform pan. Springform pan allows for easier unmolding and removable. If you don’t have a springform, use a square baking pan. Line the bottom of the pan and up the sides with parchment or foil to allow to easy unmolding. Serving Suggestions Once the cheesecake brownies are cooled and chilled, use a sharp knife to slice into 12 servings. This stuff is potent and full of sugar (just like any cheesecake/brownie), so you could slice even smaller wedges if you’d like. Quick tip: Warm the knife in hot water for cleaner cuts. Be sure to wipe the blade clean each time you slice. I separated one slice to show you how much sugar I sprinkle on top of the cheesecake. Depending on how much you are planning to serve, you can brûlée the cheesecake brownies slice by slice, or all at once like the photo below. Just be sure to slice the cheesecake brownies BEFORE you brûlée. Otherwise, the sugar crust will crack into a bunch of pieces. More Gluten Free Dessert Recipes Flourless Chocolate Pecan Oatmeal Cookies 6 Reviews Bibingka (Coconut Rice Cake) 14 Reviews Chocolate Butter Mochi Cake 20 Reviews The brownies are super chocolatey and fudge-like. The inclusion of chocolate chips in the brownie mix leaves little pockets of melted chocolate throughout the dessert. The smooth and slightly tart cheesecake layer plays well with the sweet brownies. And my favorite part, the brûlée sugar crust adds bitterness and much needed crunch! Mind you, gluten-free does not mean fat-free! These brûlée cheesecake brownies are rich, decadent, and sinful- only the best kind of dessert! Gluten-free desserts don’t have to be intimidating or tasteless. These box mixes make it really easy. So far I’ve only tried the double chocolate brownie mix and honey cornbread mix. Both exceeded my expectations. (I’m used to making everything from scratch. The last time I used a brownie mix was in college!) I can’t wait to use the buttermilk pancake mix this weekend…I’m thinking cinnamon apple pancakes with brown butter. YUM. More Gluten-Free Desserts Chocolate Butter Mochi Cake Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Biko Filipino Sticky Rice Cake Flourless Chocolate Pear Cake Gluten-Free Brûlée Cheesecake Brownies No ratings yet Combine the best of creme brûlée, cheesecake, and brownies into one amazing gluten-free dessert. These brûlée cheesecake brownies are sure to be family favorite! Yield: one 9-inch cake Prep Time: 15 minutes minutesCook Time: 55 minutes minutesChill Time: 1 hour hourTotal Time: 2 hours hours 10 minutes minutes Servings: 12 portions Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate Recipe Ingredients▢ 1 box Krusteaz Gluten Free Double Chocolate Brownie Mix▢ 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder▢ ⅓ cup water▢ ⅓ cup vegetable oil▢ 1 large eggCheesecake Layer:▢ 16 oz cream cheese, room temp▢ ⅓ cup sour cream▢ ½ cup granulated sugar▢ 1 large egg▢ 1 large egg yolk▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract▢ ½ teaspoon fine sea salt▢ granulated sugar, as needed for topping Instructions Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease the sides of 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.In a large bowl, combine brownie mix, espresso powder, water, oil and egg using a sturdy spatula. Mix until there are no longer any dry streaks of brownie mix. Transfer to prepared springform pan. Spread into an even layerCheesecake Layer: In another large bowl (or stand mixer), beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, sugar, egg, egg yolk, vanilla, and salt. Scrape down bowl as needed to ensure thorough mixing. Continue to mix on low speed until smooth. Pour cheesecake batter into springform pan on top of brownie batter. Spread into an even layer.Bake for 55-60 minutes until cheesecake layer is set and cake begins to pull away from the sides of the pan. Cheesecake may puff slightly but it will flatten once cooled. Let cool to room temperature, then transfer to the fridge. Let chill for at least 1 hour. Gently unmold cheesecake brownie. Slice into 12 servings using a sharp knife. Sprinkle the cheesecake generously with granulated sugar. Using a kitchen torch, burn the sugar. Let sugar cool for 3 minutes before serving. NotesQuick tip: Warm the knife in hot water for cleaner cuts. Be sure to wipe the blade clean each time you slice. NutritionCalories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 559mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 1mg Author: Maryanne Cabrera Course: DessertCuisine: American, French Did you make this recipe?Show us on Instagram! Tag @littleepicurean and hashtag #littleepicurean.
Sarah | Broma Bakery says: November 17, 2014 OK, so I’m freaking out. My family has a summer house in Nova Scotia, and when my sister and I were little we would pick blueberries from our back yard almost every morning, then bring them inside to my dad, who’d cook us blueberry pancakes. Due to eating pancakes nearly every morning each summer of our lives, we became pancake connoisseurs. Our favorite mix that we discovered throughout the years? Krusteaz. Like literally my sister and I would shout “Krusteaz!!” every time my parents brought it home from the grocery store. The pancakes were always light and fluffy and not too heavy…. Ugh, I’m STILL obsessed. So… if I were to win this magical giveaway? I would want the pancake mix. Because it’s my favorite pancake mix in the world. Eeeeee Krusteaz! Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: November 20, 2014 That’s awesome! I, too, grew up eating Krusteaz pancakes. But as a kid I had the hardest time pronouncing the name!
M says: November 17, 2014 Chocolate cake/brownie + cheesecake is THE BEST! I used to get this all the time at this restaurant in Pittsburgh, until they closed. Reply
Loretta says: November 17, 2014 I can’t wait to try this recipe. I never used a mix and this pie sounds wonderful. I. I am on my way to the supermarket for the ingredients. Reply
Bianca @ Sweet Dreaming says: November 17, 2014 those brownies look incredible! i’d love to try that same brownie mix Reply
jessica lin says: November 17, 2014 Hi Maryanne, the brownie cheese cake cremebrule looks amazing! Reply
David says: November 17, 2014 As tempting as all of the dessert mixes sound, I am most interested in trying the buttermilk pancakes. I have yet to taste a gluten-free pancake that actually resembled a pancake!! Reply
Sarah @ SnixyKitchen says: November 17, 2014 I TOTALLY wish we were neighbors. I mean, these are gluten-free, which obviously means you made these for me, right? You should have told me so I could have planned my arrival accordingly. When I saw you bruleed the top, I just about squealed. My kitchen torch (read – actual huge blow torch Lucas bought me from Home Depot….with a holster) has been living on the counter for the past few weeks as I brulee everything in sight. I wish I had these cheesecake brownies to brulee! All this to say: most excited about trying the brownies. Duh. Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: November 20, 2014 I thought of you as I was making them. What would Sarah want… Any excuse to use the kitchen torch is a must! Just don’t use it to light a candle. I nearly gave Alex a heart attack.
Alex says: November 17, 2014 Since Thanksgiving is right around the corner, I would definitely make the cornbread mix into some kind of dressing/stuffing. Reply
Alicia says: November 18, 2014 I would like to make these cheesecake brownies with the brownie mix! looks so yummy!!! <3 Reply
Nicole Thompson says: November 18, 2014 Wow, this looks amazing! I am definitely putting it on my holiday menu! Reply
Ally says: November 20, 2014 I’m a chocolate girl (as is my GF friend), so the double chocolate brownies would be great! Reply
Carla+(@charliesue) says: November 30, 2014 Oh, i’d love to try them ALL but especially the Honey Cornbread! And yum! These cheesecake brownies! How gorgeous! (And now I have to steal from Sarah’s comment and vouch for her actual torch. Like, it’s practically a welding tool. ;)) Reply
Annette says: December 1, 2014 Your recipe looks so delicious and I, too, would choose the Double Chocolate Brownie. Reply
dulces frivolidades says: December 8, 2014 When I saw the pictures, I thought it was like my Brownie with Crema Catalana . I have to try your recipe gluten and cheese. http://dulcesfrivolidades.wordpress.com/2014/05/11/pastel-de-brownie-y-crema-catalana/ Reply