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Cheesecake Brownies

Cheesecake Brownies combine the fudgy goodness of brownies with a creamy cheesecake swirl, creating an irresistible dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the brownie base
  • 1 cup melted butter Use real butter, not margarine.
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Add a splash.
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup chocolate chips Or chopped chocolate.
For the cheesecake swirl
  • 8 oz cream cheese Softened to avoid lumps.
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Add a splash.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 metal pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix melted butter and sugar together.
  3. Add in eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and cocoa powder.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, then fold in chocolate chips.
  6. In another bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Baking
  1. Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, smoothing it out.
  2. Spread the cheesecake mixture over the brownie layer.
  3. Top with the remaining brownie batter, spreading it gently.
  4. Use a knife to swirl the cheesecake and brownie layers together.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes; the center should jiggle slightly when done.
  6. Let cool in the pan before refrigerating for 30 minutes to slice cleanly.

Notes

For best texture, cool brownies completely before slicing. Use a sharp knife, wiping between cuts for clean edges. Experiment with add-ins like peanut butter chips or a drizzle of caramel on top for extra flavor.