Description
Indulge in these decadent Cream Cheese Brownies, a perfect blend of fudgy brownie and creamy cheesecake. The rich chocolate base topped with a swirl of tangy cream cheese makes this dessert irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Cream Cheese Swirl:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder until well combined.
- Whisk in the vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the flour and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan.
- For the cream cheese swirl, in a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the two batters together.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the brownie part comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the swirl.
- Do not overbake the brownies; they should still be slightly fudgy.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 4g