Description
These Cream Cheese Brownies combine rich, fudgy chocolate with a tangy cheesecake swirl for the ultimate decadent treat. Perfect for any chocolate lover, this easy brownie recipe offers a bakery-worthy dessert made right at home.
Ingredients
Brownie Layer:
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp pure vanilla extract
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1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 tsp baking powder
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1/4 tsp salt
Cream Cheese Swirl:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat & Prepare Pan:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
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Make Brownie Batter:
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Whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth.
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Add eggs and vanilla; whisk until light and glossy.
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Sift in cocoa, flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined.
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Reserve ¼ cup of the batter for swirling. Pour the rest into the pan.
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Make Cream Cheese Swirl:
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Beat cream cheese until smooth.
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Add sugar, egg, and vanilla; beat until creamy.
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Spread evenly over brownie base.
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Swirl & Bake:
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Drop spoonfuls of reserved brownie batter over the cream cheese layer.
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Use a knife or toothpick to swirl.
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Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until center is just set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
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Cool & Slice:
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Cool completely in the pan. Chill for 1 hour for neater slices.
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Lift from pan using parchment, then cut into squares.
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Notes
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Use room-temperature cream cheese for the smoothest swirl.
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For deeper chocolate flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa.
