Mint Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies
Indulge in the perfect balance of rich chocolate and refreshing mint with these Mint Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies. This decadent dessert features a fudgy, cocoa-packed brownie base swirled with a velvety cream cheese layer infused with cool mint and a vibrant pop of green. Crafted with simple ingredients like semi-sweet chocolate, cream cheese, and a hint of mint extract, each bite delivers a luxurious blend of flavors and textures. The striking marbled effect, achieved with an easy swirling technique, makes these brownies as visually stunning as they are delicious. Perfect for holidays, parties, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these brownies are easy to prepare in under an hour and guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1.25 cups granulated sugar
- 4 pieces large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons mint extract
- 2 drops green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips together in 30-second increments, stirring after each until smooth. Let cool for a few minutes.
Whisk in the granulated sugar into the melted chocolate and butter mixture.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour about two-thirds of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, mint extract, and green food coloring (if using) until smooth and creamy.
Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter in the pan, then top with the remaining brownie batter.
Using a knife or a skewer, gently swirl the cream cheese mixture and brownie batter together to create a marbled effect.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
Serve and enjoy the decadent combination of fudgy chocolate and refreshing mint!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4785 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 267.3 g | 343% | |
| Saturated Fat | 154.1 g | 770% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1243 mg | 414% | |
| Sodium | 2221 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 602.3 g | 219% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.7 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 455.7 g | ||
| Protein | 72.7 g | 145% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 406 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 19.3 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 979 mg | 21% | |
*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.
