Cream Cheese Brownies
These Cream Cheese Brownies are rich, fudgy, and swirled with a creamy cheesecake mixture, making them a perfect dessert for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Brownie Batter Ingredients
- 1/2 cup 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
Cream Cheese Mixture
- 8 oz Cream cheese Softened
- 1/4 cup Powdered sugar
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt 1/2 cup of unsalted butter in a medium mixing bowl.
- Stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, mix together 1/3 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat 8 oz of softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup of powdered sugar until smooth.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into a greased 9×9 inch baking pan. Spread it evenly, then dollop the cream cheese mixture over the top. Add the remaining brownie batter on top and swirl with a knife.
Baking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Let the brownies cool in the pan before cutting into squares.
Serving
- Cut into squares and serve! Optionally, dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature cream cheese and consider folding in chocolate chips for extra fudginess. These brownies can be served with vanilla ice cream or coffee on the side.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g
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