Lemon Cream Cheese Brownies Recipe
Indulge in the delightful combination of tangy lemon and creamy cheesecake with these Lemon Cream Cheese Brownies. A perfect balance of sweet and citrusy flavors in every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- 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
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Swirl:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Mix the brownie batter: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar. Add eggs, lemon juice, and zest, then mix in flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Prepare cream cheese swirl: In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble and bake: Spread the lemon batter in the pan, then top with spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture. Swirl gently with a knife. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, consider adding a few drops of lemon extract to the batter.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
