Description
Indulge in the decadent combination of rich chocolate brownies swirled with a creamy, tangy cream cheese layer. These Cream Cheese Brownies are the perfect blend of fudgy and cheesecake flavors, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- â…” cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate chips and butter together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Combine Brownie Batter: Whisk in 1 cup sugar, then the eggs and vanilla extract until fully combined. Stir in the flour and salt until just incorporated.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Layer: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with ¼ cup sugar, 1 egg, and ½ teaspoon vanilla until smooth.
- Layer and Swirl: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, reserving about ¼ cup for swirling. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top. Drop spoonfuls of the reserved brownie batter on top and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake and Cool: Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is set. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a fudgier texture, slightly underbake and chill before slicing.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for extended storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
