Description
These Cream Cheese Brownies are the perfect combination of rich, fudgy chocolate brownies swirled with a creamy, tangy cream cheese mixture. A decadent dessert that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Cream Cheese Swirl:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Make the Brownie Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla until smooth. Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until fully combined. Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Swirl: In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the center is just set and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool completely in the pan before slicing.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use Dutch-process cocoa.
- You can also add chocolate chips to the brownie batter for extra indulgence.
- These store well in the fridge and taste even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
