Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies
Indulge in the ultimate dessert decadence with these Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies, where rich, fudgy chocolate meets a luscious cream cheese layer in a visually stunning marbled design. This recipe combines the deep flavors of bittersweet chocolate and cocoa with the tangy sweetness of cream cheese, delivering a perfectly balanced treat in every bite. Ready in under an hour with just a few simple ingredients, these brownies are baked to perfection—soft, moist, and irresistibly gooey in the center. The eye-catching swirl pattern makes them as beautiful as they are delicious, making them an ideal choice for parties, bake sales, or an elevated weeknight dessert. Whether served on their own or paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, these Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies are sure to impress chocolate and cheesecake lovers alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 170 grams chopped bittersweet chocolate
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 95 grams all-purpose flour
- 30 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 225 grams cream cheese, softened
- 50 grams granulated sugar (for cream cheese mixture)
- 1 large egg (for cream cheese mixture)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream cheese mixture)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and bittersweet chocolate together in 30-second increments, stirring between each until smooth and combined. Allow to cool slightly.
Whisk in the granulated sugar, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet chocolate mixture until just combined. Set aside.
In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the granulated sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, reserving about 1/4 cup for the top swirl. Spread evenly.
Spoon dollops of the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter, then drop small dollops of the reserved brownie batter on top of the cream cheese layer.
Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the layers together to create a marbled pattern. Be careful not to overmix.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Avoid overbaking.
Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper. Cut into 16 squares and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4251 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 255.2 g | 327% | |
| Saturated Fat | 145.9 g | 730% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1247 mg | 416% | |
| Sodium | 1661 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 462.8 g | 168% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.3 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 342.5 g | ||
| Protein | 63.4 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 504 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 34.2 mg | 190% | |
| Potassium | 2054 mg | 44% | |
*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.
