The Best Cheese Cake Brownies
Elevate your dessert game with "The Best Cheesecake Brownies," a decadent fusion of rich, fudgy brownies and velvety cheesecake. Perfect for special occasions or indulgent treats, this recipe combines the intense flavor of semi-sweet chocolate with a creamy cheesecake layer, artfully swirled for a stunning marbled effect. With a tender crumb and a luscious balance of sweetness and tang, these brownies are as visually striking as they are delicious. Featuring easy-to-follow steps and pantry-friendly ingredients like butter, cocoa powder, cream cheese, and vanilla extract, this crowd-pleasing favorite is ready in under an hour. Whether you enjoy them with a cup of coffee or as a dessert centerpiece, these cheesecake brownies promise irresistible flavor in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 grams unsalted butter
- 200 grams semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 120 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 225 grams cream cheese
- 50 grams powdered sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake layer)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips together in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. Let this mixture cool slightly.
Whisk in the granulated sugar until well combined. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Sift the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the wet ingredients. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Pour 3/4 of the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Reserve the remaining 1/4 for the top.
In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract (for cheesecake layer) together until smooth and creamy.
Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter in the pan, spreading it evenly. Add dollops of the reserved brownie batter over the cheesecake layer.
Using a toothpick or knife, swirl the brownie and cheesecake layers together to create 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 (not wet batter).
Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper. Slice into squares and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
365 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.9 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 104 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 161 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.5 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.7 g | ||
| Protein | 5.4 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 64 mg | 1% | |
*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.
