Blackberry Cream Cheese Brownies
These Blackberry Cream Cheese Brownies combine rich, fudgy chocolate with tangy cream cheese and juicy blackberries. Easy to make and absolutely irresistible!
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking pan
- Mixing bowls
- Hand or stand mixer
- Whisk
- Knife or skewer for swirling
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
Brownie Base:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 8 oz dark chocolate 60–70%, chopped
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp salt
Cream Cheese Swirl:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Blackberry Layer:
- 1½ cups fresh blackberries or 1¼ cups frozen, thawed and drained
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang.
- Melt butter and chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Whisk sugar into the melted chocolate mixture. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla.
- Fold in flour, cocoa powder, and salt just until combined—do not overmix.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in egg and vanilla.
- Toss blackberries with sugar and cornstarch. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Spread brownie batter evenly in prepared pan. Dollop cream cheese mixture over top. Scatter blackberries.
- Swirl with a knife to create marbled patterns—don’t overdo it.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until center is just set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely in the pan before slicing.
Notes
Bring cream cheese to room temperature for smooth mixing.
To avoid sogginess, toss berries in cornstarch and sugar first.
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze individually wrapped portions for up to 3 months.
Variations: Use raspberries or blueberries, add white chocolate chips, or try a bourbon-infused version for adults.
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSugar: 19g
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