Description
These Cream Cheese Brownies are ultra-rich, fudgy chocolate brownies swirled with a creamy cheesecake layer. Perfectly balanced between decadent and tangy, they make a stunning and indulgent dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Brownies:
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark, packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Cheesecake Swirl:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 7×11-inch metal baking pan with baking spray.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine butter and chocolate chips. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, then continue microwaving in 15-second intervals, stirring each time, until fully melted and combined.
- Stir in cocoa powder until smooth.
- Add granulated sugar and brown sugar, stirring until fully combined.
- Stir in eggs and egg yolk one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add vanilla extract and salt; stir to combine.
- Fold in the flour until just incorporated.
- Reserve ¼ cup of brownie batter and spread the remaining batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Make the Cheesecake Swirl: In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over brownie layer in the pan. Drop spoonfuls of the reserved brownie batter on top.
- Use a knife to gently swirl the brownie batter and cheesecake together for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting and serving.
Notes
- For clean cuts, chill the brownies for 30 minutes before slicing.
- Don’t overbake—look for a set center with a few moist crumbs for a fudgy texture.
- Store brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Bring to room temperature or warm slightly before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
