Description
These Cream Cheese Brownies offer a rich, fudgy chocolate base swirled with a luscious, creamy cheese layer, creating a decadent dessert perfect for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Batter
- 10 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup plus 1 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- â…” cup flour
- 1 ½ tablespoons water
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a baking dish (typically 8×8 inch) for easy removal of the brownies.
- Melt Butter and Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl or stovetop double boiler, melt the butter and semisweet chocolate chips together until smooth. Stir in the cocoa powder, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Make Brownie Batter: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract. Stir in the flour and water until the batter is smooth and well mixed.
- Spread Batter: Pour about three-quarters of the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Layer: In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract and continue beating until combined and creamy.
- Layer Cream Cheese: Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the brownie batter in the pan.
- Swirl Batter: Drop spoonfuls of the remaining brownie batter over the cream cheese layer, then use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the batter to create a marbled effect.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the brownies are set around the edges but slightly gooey in the center. Avoid overbaking for the best texture.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs and cream cheese for easier mixing.
- To test doneness, insert a toothpick near the center; a few moist crumbs are ideal.
- Let the brownies cool completely before cutting for cleaner slices.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
