Cheesecake Brownies
These decadent Cheesecake Brownies combine rich, fudgy chocolate brownies with a creamy, tangy cheesecake layer swirled on top. Perfect for dessert lovers, they are easy to make and irresistible with every bite.
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Equipment
- Microwave-safe bowl or saucepan (for melting butter)
- Mixing bowls (medium & small)
- Whisk or electric mixer
- Rubber spatula
- 8x8-inch baking pan
- Parchment paper (optional)
- Knife or skewer (for swirling)
Ingredients
- For the Brownie Layer
- 1/2 cup 115 g unsalted butter
- 1 cup 200 g granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup 40 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup 65 g all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 oz 225 g cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup 50 g granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare Brownie Batter:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter. Stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until smooth.
- Prepare Cheesecake Layer:
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla, and mix until creamy and well combined.
- Assemble:
- Pour brownie batter into prepared pan. Drop spoonfuls of cheesecake mixture on top. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cheesecake into the brownie batter, creating a marbled effect.
- Bake:
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean (a few crumbs are okay).
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
Servings: 12 servings