Fudgy Chocolate Cheesecake Swirl Brownies Recipe
Indulge your sweet tooth with these decadent Fudgy Chocolate Cheesecake Swirl Brownies. A delightful combination of rich chocolate brownie and creamy cheesecake swirl that’s sure to satisfy your cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 9 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Brownie Layer:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
For the Cheesecake Swirl:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it.
- Mix brownie layer: Combine melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Add cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until thick.
- Layer brownie batter: Spread 2/3 of the brownie batter in the pan.
- Prepare cheesecake swirl: Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Swirl the batters: Spoon cheesecake mixture over brownie base, then dollop remaining brownie batter. Swirl batters together.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool and serve: Let cool, then cut into squares. For best results, chill for 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Brownies, Chocolate, Cheesecake, Swirl, Dessert, Baking