Marble Magic Decadent Brownie Bars
Indulge in the irresistible allure of Marble Magic Decadent Brownie Bars—where fudgy chocolate brownie meets rich, velvety cream cheese in a mesmerizing swirl of flavor. This show-stopping dessert combines the deep, chocolatey goodness of semi-sweet chocolate chips and cocoa powder with a tangy-sweet cream cheese layer, creating a stunning marbled effect that’s almost too beautiful to eat. Perfectly baked to achieve a moist, chewy texture with lightly set edges, these brownie bars are a harmony of visual appeal and decadent taste. Ready in under an hour and yielding 16 generous portions, they’re the ultimate treat for parties, holidays, or just because. Whether you're a fan of indulgent brownies, creamy cheesecake, or both, this easy-to-follow recipe will become your go-to for anytime decadence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1.25 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar
- 4 pieces large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 piece large egg (for cream cheese layer)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream cheese layer)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until smooth and glossy. Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and the melted chocolate mixture until fully combined.
Add 4 large eggs and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the sugar-chocolate mixture, whisking until smooth.
Sift in the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Fold gently using a spatula until no dry streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix.
Set aside 1/2 cup of the brownie batter and pour the rest of the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Spoon dollops of the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter in the pan. Then add small dollops of the reserved brownie batter on top of the cream cheese mixture.
Using a butter knife, gently swirl the cream cheese and brownie dollops together to create a marbled effect. Do not overmix.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted 2 inches from the edge comes out with moist crumbs (not raw batter).
Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cool, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan.
Cut into 16 squares or bars and serve. Enjoy your Marble Magic Decadent Brownie Bars!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5319 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 276.4 g | 354% | |
| Saturated Fat | 156.9 g | 785% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1406 mg | 469% | |
| Sodium | 2300 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 724.6 g | 263% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.3 g | 151% | |
| Total Sugars | 556.6 g | ||
| Protein | 85.8 g | 172% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 538 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 25.4 mg | 141% | |
| Potassium | 1850 mg | 39% | |
*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.
