Description
Cheesecake Brownies are a delicious dessert that combines rich chocolate brownies with a creamy cheesecake layer, creating the ultimate indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- In a medium bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla, whisk until combined.
- Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until no streaks remain.
- Pour about 3/4 of the brownie batter into the prepared pan (reserve the rest for swirling).
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the brownie layer.
- Drop small spoonfuls of the remaining brownie batter on top.
- Use a knife or skewer to swirl the brownie and cheesecake layers together for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Let cool completely in the pan, then chill for at least 2 hours before slicing for clean cuts.
- Slice into squares and serve at room temperature or chilled.
- Optional: drizzle with chocolate ganache or dust lightly with cocoa powder.
Notes
- For extra fudge, underbake slightly and chill before serving.
- Add chocolate chips or a drizzle of caramel for a fun twist.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg