Description
Indulge in the rich, decadent goodness of these Cream Cheese Brownies. A luscious marriage of fudgy chocolate brownie and creamy cheesecake swirl, these treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings.
Ingredients
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Brownie Layer:
- 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
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Brownie Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, mix until smooth. Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined.
- Layering: Pour most of the brownie batter into the pan, reserving some for swirling. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Spread cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter. Drop spoonfuls of reserved batter on top and swirl for a marbled effect.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean. Cool completely before cutting.
Notes
- For extra fudgy brownies, slightly underbake and chill before slicing.
- You can add chocolate chips or swirl in raspberry jam for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
