Cream Cheese Chocolate Squares
Indulge in the perfect blend of rich chocolate and luscious creaminess with these irresistible Cream Cheese Chocolate Squares. Featuring a fudgy chocolate base and a silky cream cheese swirl, this dessert is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. The marbled design is created by combining two layers of batter, skillfully swirled for a stunning visual effect. Made with pantry staples like semi-sweet chocolate chips, cream cheese, and a touch of vanilla, these squares are surprisingly easy to prepare in just under an hour. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself, these decadent squares make for a show-stopping dessert that will impress every chocolate lover. Perfectly portioned into 16 servings, they’re ideal for sharing—or savoring all to yourself!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams unsalted butter
- 170 grams semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 120 grams all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 227 grams cream cheese
- 60 grams powdered sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream cheese layer)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease or line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips together in short 20-second bursts, stirring in between until smooth. Let cool slightly.
Whisk the granulated sugar into the melted chocolate mixture until combined.
Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Mix the flour and salt together in a separate small bowl, then fold them into the chocolate mixture until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour about two-thirds of the chocolate batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
Add the egg yolk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture, continuing to beat until well combined.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chocolate layer in the pan.
Dollop the remaining chocolate batter over the cream cheese layer, then use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the two layers together for a marbled effect.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs.
Let the squares cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into 16 pieces. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4132 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 241.0 g | 309% | |
| Saturated Fat | 137.0 g | 685% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1222 mg | 407% | |
| Sodium | 2131 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 482.0 g | 175% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 359.8 g | ||
| Protein | 59.2 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.5 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 368 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 697 mg | 15% | |
*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.
