Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Cheesecake Brownies, a perfect blend of fudgy brownies and smooth cheesecake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake layer)
- 1 large egg (for cheesecake layer)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake layer)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until well 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, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture over the brownie layer in the pan. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining brownie batter on top of the cheesecake layer and use a knife or toothpick to swirl the two layers together gently.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding chocolate chips to the brownie batter.
- Top the brownies with a drizzle of chocolate ganache for extra indulgence.
- You can substitute the cream cheese with mascarpone for a different texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg