Double Chocolate Cream Cheese Swirl Bars
Indulge your sweet tooth with these decadent Double Chocolate Cream Cheese Swirl Bars—a rich dessert that combines fudgy chocolate brownie layers with a luscious, tangy cream cheese swirl. Perfectly marbled for a beautiful presentation, these bars feature the bold flavors of semi-sweet chocolate and cocoa powder paired with a creamy, sweetened cream cheese mixture. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this recipe is baked to perfection in a compact 8x8-inch pan, making 16 irresistible squares. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or as an afternoon treat, these bars are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Store leftovers in the refrigerator (if there are any!) for up to five days. Keywords: double chocolate bars, cream cheese swirl dessert, fudgy brownies, easy chocolate recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream cheese layer)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
Stir in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour two-thirds of the chocolate batter into the prepared pan and smooth it out with a spatula.
In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
Drop dollops of the cream cheese mixture over the chocolate batter in the pan. Then, add dollops of the remaining chocolate batter on top.
Use a knife to gently swirl the cream cheese and chocolate batters together, creating a marbled effect.
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.
Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan.
Cut into 16 squares and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3908 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 201.5 g | 258% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.1 g | 576% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1117 mg | 372% | |
| Sodium | 1567 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 532.5 g | 194% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.2 g | 126% | |
| Total Sugars | 395.7 g | ||
| Protein | 68.2 g | 136% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.5 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 460 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 22.3 mg | 124% | |
| Potassium | 1534 mg | 33% | |
*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.
