Description
Cheesecake brownies combine the best of both worlds: rich, fudgy brownies and creamy cheesecake. This delectable dessert features a luscious chocolate base topped with a velvety cheesecake layer, making each bite an indulgent delight. Perfect for gatherings or quiet nights at home, these brownies are bound to impress friends and family alike. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, they deliver an explosion of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan with cooking spray or parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter and cocoa powder until smooth. Stir in sugar; add eggs one at a time until well blended.
- Gently fold in flour until just combined—avoid over-mixing.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Pour half the brownie batter into the pan, dollop cheesecake mixture on top, and swirl together.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg