Description
Cheesecake brownies combine rich chocolate brownies with creamy cheesecake for a delicious dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Mix melted butter and sugar in another bowl. Add eggs and vanilla, stirring until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until combined.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth. Drop spoonfuls over the brownie batter.
- Swirl with a knife for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set. Cool before cutting.
Notes
- Use room-temperature cream cheese for smoother mixing.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense brownies.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: cheesecake brownies, chocolate dessert, easy baking