Cream Cheese Brownies
Decadent brownies swirled with creamy cheese, perfect for sharing and creating memories.
Ingredients
Brownie Batter
- 1 cup butter This gives our brownies that rich, fudgy texture.
- 2 cups sugar Sweetens and helps create a shiny crust.
- 4 large eggs Moisture and binding agent.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds warmth to the flavor.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Essential for structure.
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Makes the brownies chocolaty.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances sweetness and chocolate flavor.
Cream Cheese Mixture
- 8 ounces cream cheese Creates creamy swirls.
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar Sweetens the cream cheese mixture.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, melt the butter.
- Stir in the sugar with the melted butter until combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
Cream Cheese Preparation
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth.
Assembly
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Dollop the cream cheese mixture on top and use a knife to gently swirl it.
- Pour the remaining brownie batter over the top and smooth it out.
Baking
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
Don’t overbake for fudgy texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain moisture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20g
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