Cream Cheese Brownies Recipe
Rich, fudgy cream cheese brownies with a decadent chocolate base and smooth marbled cream cheese swirl, perfect for dessert lovers.
Print Pin Servings: 12
Calories: 210kcal
Cost: 10$
Equipment
- 1 9x13-inch baking pan (Light-colored pan preferred)
- 1 Electric mixer (For cream cheese mixture)
- 1 Mixing bowl (Large for brownie batter)
- 1 Rubber spatula (For mixing and scraping batter)
- 1 Parchment paper (To line the baking pan)
- 1 Double boiler or bowl (For melting chocolate)
- 1 Measuring cups/spoons (For accurate ingredient amounts)
Ingredients
- 200 g Dark chocolate - Melted with butter
- 100 g Butter - Unsalted
- 150 g Granulated sugar
- 2 Eggs - Large
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 120 g All-purpose flour
- 20 g Cocoa powder - Unsweetened
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
For the Cream Cheese Swirl
- 200 g Cream cheese - Room temperature
- 50 g Sugar - Granulated
- 1 Egg - Large
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt
Optional Mix-ins
- 50 g Chocolate chips
- 50 g Chopped nuts - Walnuts or pecans
Instructions
Prepare Chocolate Base
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a double boiler or microwave.
- Set aside to cool slightly.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and eggs until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract.
Combine Dry Ingredients
- Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Fold it into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Prepare Cream Cheese Swirl
- Beat the cream cheese with sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg, vanilla, and salt, mixing until streak-free.
Layer Batters
- Pour two-thirds of the brownie batter into a parchment-lined baking pan.
- Spread evenly.
Add Cream Cheese Mixture
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture on top, followed by the remaining brownie batter.
Create Swirls
- Using a knife, swirl the layers together in a figure-eight pattern for marbled effects.
Bake
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35–40 minutes.
- Check doneness with a toothpick (moist crumbs, not liquid).
Cool and Serve
- Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
Serving: 80g | Calories: 210kcal (11%) | Carbohydrates: 24g (8%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 12g (18%) | Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 50mg (17%) | Sodium: 120mg (5%) | Potassium: 120mg (3%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 17g (19%) | Vitamin A: 400IU (8%) | Calcium: 40mg (4%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)