Description
Chocolate lovers will swoon over these irresistible cheesecake brownies, blending rich fudgy chocolate with silky cream cheese swirls. Dense brownie layers and tangy cheesecake create a perfect dessert harmony you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
Additional Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and situating a parchment paper liner inside an 8×8-inch pan, ensuring extended edges for convenient brownie extraction.
- Craft the rich brownie base by whisking together melted chocolate and butter until silky smooth, then incorporate sugar, eggs, and vanilla, mixing until the batter achieves a uniform, glossy consistency.
- In a separate mixing vessel, blend cream cheese with sugar and egg until velvety and free of lumps, creating a luxurious cheesecake swirl component.
- Pour the chocolate brownie mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly across the parchment-lined surface.
- Carefully dollop the cream cheese mixture atop the brownie foundation, using a spatula or knife to create artistic swirls and marbled patterns throughout the batter.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35-40 minutes, watching for a set center and slightly cracked surface that indicates perfect doneness.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely within the pan, enabling the cheesecake layer to stabilize and the chocolate base to firm up.
- Utilize the parchment paper overhang to lift the entire dessert from the pan, then slice into precise squares for serving.
- For optimal texture and flavor, chill the brownies in the refrigerator for at least one hour before indulging in this decadent chocolate-cheesecake fusion.
Notes
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or coconut flour for a celiac-friendly version.
- Reduce sugar by using natural sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for a lower-calorie dessert option.
- Chill the brownies completely before cutting to ensure clean, sharp edges and prevent crumbling.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to create a smoother, lump-free cheesecake swirl that blends seamlessly with the brownie base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg