Description
These cheesecake brownies are rich, fudgy, and marbled with creamy cheesecake for a dessert that looks impressive and tastes even better.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in cocoa, flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Spread ¾ of the brownie batter in the pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Pour over the brownie layer.
- Drop spoonfuls of the remaining brownie batter on top and swirl with a knife for a marbled look.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smooth blending.
- Chill before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- For extra richness, fold in chocolate chips or add fruit swirls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cheesecake brownies, cream cheese brownies, brownie cheesecake bars, fudgy brownies, swirl brownies