Cream Cheese Brownies Recipe
Indulge in the rich, fudgy goodness of Cream Cheese Brownies with a delightful cream cheese swirl. These decadent treats are a perfect balance of chocolatey goodness and creamy cheesecake-like texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure 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 Swirl:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Brownie Batter: In a medium bowl, mix melted butter, 1 cup sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder, stir until just combined, and spread the batter in the pan.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Swirl: In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth. Drop spoonfuls on the brownie batter and swirl gently.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until set. Cool and chill for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For extra richness, add chocolate chips to the brownie batter.
- These brownies taste even better the next day after chilling overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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