Description
Indulge in these delightful creamy swirled cheesecake brownies, combining rich brownie batter with a luscious cheesecake swirl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare Brownie Batter: In a medium bowl, mix melted butter and granulated sugar until combined. Add in eggs and vanilla extract; mix until smooth. Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using, and pour most of the batter into the prepared pan, reserving about 1/4 cup for the swirl.
- Prepare Cheesecake Swirl: In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until fluffy. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla extract; beat until smooth and creamy. Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the brownie batter in the pan.
- Create Swirl: Drop spoonfuls of the reserved brownie batter onto the cheesecake mixture. Use a knife or toothpick to gently swirl the batters together to create a marbled effect.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour for cleaner cuts.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, consider using dark cocoa powder.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the cheesecake batter.
- The swirl technique can be customized for different patterns; experiment with different swirling motions for varied effects.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg