Name: Copycat Dairy Queen Brownie Earthquake (Standard)
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box Brownie mix; 1/2 cup Butter-melted; 1/4 cup Water; 8 oz Cream cheese-softened; 1/4 cup Sugar; 1 tsp Vanilla extract; 1 cup Hot fudge sauce; 1 cup Whipped topping; 1/2 cup Chopped nuts; 1/4 cup Maraschino cherries-halved

Recipe tier

A classic layered dessert featuring a brownie base, creamy cheesecake filling, hot fudge, and whipped topping. This version uses readily available ingredients and straightforward techniques.

Total 1h

Serves 8

Steps 8

Ingredients 10

Brownie Layer
1 box 425 g Brownie mix
cup 113 g Butter-melted
cup 60 mL Water
Cheesecake Filling
8 oz 227 g Cream cheese-softened
cup 57 g Sugar
1 tsp 5 mL Vanilla extract
Toppings
1 cup 237 mL Hot fudge sauce
1 cup 237 mL Whipped topping
cup 60 g Chopped nuts
cup 30 g Maraschino cherries-halved

Equipment

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Instructions

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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the Brownie Layer: Combine brownie mix, melted butter, and water according to package directions. Pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
Let the brownie layer cool completely.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
Spread the Cheesecake Filling evenly over the cooled brownie layer.
Drizzle the Hot Fudge sauce over the cheesecake filling.
Top with Whipped topping, chopped nuts, and maraschino cherries.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.