Cheesecake Brownies
These marbled cheesecake brownies are a total crowd pleaser! The combination of rich, fudgy chocolate and tangy cream cheese just can't miss!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 506kcal
Ingredients
For the brownie layer
- 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ cup (2 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 ¾ cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
For the cheesecake layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
To make the brownie layer:
- Mist a 9x9-inch pan* with non-stick spray, and line with parchment.
- Place the sugar, melted butter, cocoa, and vanilla in a large bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Mix in the eggs until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the flour, baking powder, and salt, and transfer the batter to the prepared pan.
- Top with cheesecake.
To make the cheesecake layer:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Place the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla in a medium bowl and mix until smooth.
- Drop dollops of the cheesecake mixture over the unbaked brownies, and swirl with the tip of a knife.
- Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the cheesecake brownies are set around the edges but still a little soft towards the center.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars.
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Notes
*This recipe can also be baked in a 9x13-inch pan. The brownies will come out a little thinner, and the bake time may need to be adjusted.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 945IU | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 2.7mg