Chocolate Cream Cheese Brownies
Indulge in the ultimate fusion of rich, fudgy chocolate and velvety cream cheese with these decadent Chocolate Cream Cheese Brownies. Perfectly swirled for a stunning marbled effect, this easy-to-make dessert combines the deep flavors of semi-sweet chocolate and cocoa powder with a creamy, slightly tangy cream cheese layer for a balance of sweetness and texture. Ready in under an hour, these show-stopping brownies are made with pantry staples like butter, eggs, and flour, ensuring simplicity without sacrificing elegance. Whether you're entertaining guests or treating yourself, these brownies make a beautiful addition to any dessert spread. Serve as-is or pair with a dollop of whipped cream for an irresistible treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 grams unsalted butter
- 180 grams semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 95 grams all-purpose flour
- 30 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 225 grams cream cheese (softened)
- 50 grams powdered sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream cheese mix)
- 1 large egg (for cream cheese mix)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease or line a 9x9-inch (23x23 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Whisk granulated sugar into the melted chocolate mixture until fully combined.
Add 3 large eggs, one at a time, to the chocolate mixture, whisking well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Sift the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then gently fold into the wet chocolate mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
To prepare the cream cheese layer, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
Mix in the egg and 0.5 teaspoon of vanilla extract with the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading it into an even layer.
Dollop the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter in small spoonfuls. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the two mixtures together, creating a marbled effect.
Bake the brownies in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4185 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 253.8 g | 325% | |
| Saturated Fat | 146.2 g | 731% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1259 mg | 420% | |
| Sodium | 2206 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 476.3 g | 173% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.4 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 355.6 g | ||
| Protein | 67.5 g | 135% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 410 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 1086 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
