Decadent cheesecake brownies with a fudgy chocolate base and creamy tangy swirl, perfect for any occasion.
Author:Ava DiMio
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:40 minutes
Total Time:55 minutes
Yield:16 servings
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
4 oz (115 g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs (for brownie batter)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for brownie batter)
2/3 cup (85 g) all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar
1 large egg (for cheesecake layer)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake layer)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Melt butter and chocolate together until smooth. Stir in granulated sugar, then add 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix in flour and salt until just combined.
Pour most of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, reserving 1/4 cup for topping.
In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Spread over brownie layer.
Drop spoonfuls of reserved brownie batter on top. Swirl with a knife in figure-eights.
Bake for 35–40 minutes until edges are set and center slightly wobbly.
Cool completely before slicing. Chill for an hour for cleaner cuts.
Notes
Use room-temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling.
Chill brownies before cutting for neat slices.
Experiment with add-ins like raspberry jam or crushed cookies.