Simple Marble Brownies
Indulge in the perfect blend of rich chocolate and creamy tanginess with these Simple Marble Brownies, a show-stopping treat that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Featuring a decadent chocolate brownie base made with buttery cocoa goodness, swirled with a luscious cream cheese mixture, this recipe creates a stunning marbled effect that’s irresistibly satisfying in both flavor and texture. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients like unsalted butter, cream cheese, and pantry staples, these marbled brownies are easy enough for beginners yet impressive enough for any occasion. Perfectly moist with a slight crumb, they’re an ideal dessert to share—or keep all to yourself! Serve them at room temperature for casual gatherings or pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent twist. Whether you're craving chocolate, cream cheese, or both, these marbled brownies will hit the sweet spot every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 100 grams all-purpose flour
- 30 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 115 grams cream cheese, softened
- 50 grams powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a 20x20 cm (8x8-inch) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in the granulated sugar until fully combined.
Whisk in 2 of the large eggs (reserve 1 egg for the cream cheese swirl) and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla extract until smooth.
Sift in the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix until fully incorporated, forming a thick brownie batter.
In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Add the reserved egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
Pour the chocolate brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Dollop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture on top of the brownie batter. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the two mixtures together to create a marbled effect.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 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 on a wire rack before slicing into squares and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2877 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 158.3 g | 203% | |
| Saturated Fat | 89.0 g | 445% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 940 mg | 313% | |
| Sodium | 1787 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 353.5 g | 129% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 255.4 g | ||
| Protein | 43.4 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 275 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 929 mg | 20% | |
*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.
