Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies are a heavenly dessert that perfectly melds the rich, fudgy texture of brownies with the creamy delight of cheesecake and bursts of fresh strawberries. These elegant treats are easy to make and ideal for any occasion, from festive gatherings to casual weeknight indulgences. With layers of chocolate and luscious strawberry-infused cheesecake, every bite offers a delicious explosion of flavor that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a bowl; stir in sugar until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Fold in cocoa powder and flour until just blended.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar and vanilla, mixing well. Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Spread cheesecake mixture on top, then swirl with a knife. Finish with remaining brownie batter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Allow cooling completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg