Cream Cheese Brownies
These rich cream cheese brownies combine a decadent fudgy chocolate base with a luscious cream cheese swirl. This easy homemade recipe is perfect for gatherings, special occasions, or simply indulging your sweet tooth.
Equipment
- 8x8 inch baking pan (non-stick, glass, or silicone)
- Hand mixer or whisk
- Large mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Knife or skewer for swirling
- Parchment paper (optional)
- Digital kitchen scale (optional)
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
Brownie Base:
- 2 cups 12.25 oz semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup 4 oz unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup 1.6 oz unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.1 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 2 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup 2.12 oz all-purpose flour
Cream Cheese Swirl:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Melt chocolate chips and butter together over low heat until smooth. Stir in cocoa powder until fully combined. Let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, beat 5 eggs, sugar, and vanilla until well combined. Gradually add the chocolate mixture.
- Sift flour into the batter and gently fold until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Beat until creamy and fully combined.
- Pour 2/3 of the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Spread evenly.
- Drop dollops of cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter. Add the remaining brownie batter in spoonfuls over the top.
- Use a knife or skewer to swirl the cream cheese and brownie batter into a marbled pattern.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. A toothpick should come out with moist crumbs.
- Cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into 20 squares.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth cream cheese filling.
Don’t overmix the batter to maintain fudgy texture.
Refrigerating the brownies helps them set and enhances the flavor.
For extra flavor, add a pinch of espresso powder to the brownie batter.
Don’t overmix the batter to maintain fudgy texture.
Refrigerating the brownies helps them set and enhances the flavor.
For extra flavor, add a pinch of espresso powder to the brownie batter.
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 350IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg
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