Description
Delicious Cream Cheese Brownies featuring a rich, fudgy chocolate base layered with a creamy, tangy cream cheese swirl. These brownies combine the best of both worlds—dense chocolate brownie and smooth cheesecake—in one indulgent treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 10 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup plus 1 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- â…” cup flour
- 1 ½ tablespoons water
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line your baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Melt butter and chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler, melt together the butter and semisweet chocolate chips until smooth. Stir in the cocoa powder, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Make brownie batter: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and then gradually fold in the flour and water to form a thick, smooth batter.
- Spread base batter: Pour and spread about three-quarters of the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking dish, creating a solid brownie layer.
- Prepare cream cheese layer: In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese with sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract and continue beating until fully combined.
- Add cream cheese layer: Pour the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter in the pan and spread evenly.
- Swirl remaining batter: Drop spoonfuls of the remaining brownie batter on top of the cream cheese layer, then use a knife or skewer to swirl the two layers together for a marbled effect.
- Bake brownies: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly gooey but not liquid. Allow to cool before slicing into 12 servings.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture in the cream cheese layer.
- Do not overbake to keep the center fudgy and moist.
- Swirling helps create an attractive marbled pattern but avoid overmixing to keep layers distinct.
- Let brownies cool completely before slicing to achieve clean cuts.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
