Cream Cheese Brownies
Indulge in the ultimate dessert mashup with these rich and fudgy Cream Cheese Brownies! This decadent recipe combines the deep, chocolatey flavor of classic brownies with a velvety cream cheese swirl for a treat that’s both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. The marbled effect is created by swirling a creamy, lightly sweetened cream cheese layer through the luscious brownie batter, resulting in a gorgeous blend of textures and flavors. Perfect for special occasions or everyday indulgence, these brownies are easy to make with simple pantry ingredients like cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and cream cheese. Whether served as a crowd-pleasing dessert at parties or enjoyed as a luxurious snack, these Cream Cheese Brownies are guaranteed to impress your taste buds and satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams Unsalted butter
- 170 grams Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 50 grams Brown sugar
- 3 pieces Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 95 grams All-purpose flour
- 30 grams Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 225 grams Cream cheese, softened
- 50 grams Granulated sugar (for cream cheese filling)
- 1 pieces Large egg (for cream cheese filling)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for cream cheese filling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal, and set aside.
In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter and chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
Whisk granulated sugar and brown sugar into the melted chocolate mixture. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Sift in the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Set aside about 1/2 cup of the brownie batter for later use.
Pour the remaining brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and 50 grams of granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
Dollop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter in the pan. Use a butter knife to gently swirl the cream cheese mixture into the brownie batter, creating a marbled effect.
Take the reserved 1/2 cup of brownie batter and drizzle it over the top, swirling again lightly if desired.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Avoid overbaking to ensure fudgy brownies.
Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Slice into 16 squares and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4306 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 247.8 g | 318% | |
| Saturated Fat | 141.9 g | 710% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1247 mg | 416% | |
| Sodium | 2224 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 521.4 g | 190% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.7 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 400.1 g | ||
| Protein | 66.5 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 451 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 18.4 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 1170 mg | 25% | |
*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.
