Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Cheesecake Brownies, where fudgy chocolate meets smooth cheesecake in a decadent treat that’s perfect for any occasion. With their stunning marbled appearance and customizable flavors, these brownies are sure to impress both family and friends. Whether you prefer them warm with ice cream or chilled with fresh berries, these cheesecake brownies are a versatile dessert option that satisfies every sweet tooth. Easy to prepare and beautiful to present, they bring together the best of both worlds—brownies and cheesecake—into one delicious bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (cubed)
- 1⅓ cups semisweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon brewed coffee
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese (room temperature)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter with 1 cup of chocolate chips in intervals, stirring until smooth. Whisk in cocoa powder, sugars, eggs, coffee, and vanilla until combined.
- Stir in flour and salt until just mixed; reserve some batter for later. Add remaining chocolate chips.
- Bake brownie base for 20 minutes for fudginess or up to 30 minutes for cakey texture.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar and salt until smooth. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over brownie base and dollop reserved brownie batter on top; swirl gently.
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes at 350°F, then reduce temperature to 325°F (160°C) and bake for another 20–25 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool completely before refrigerating for at least an hour before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (75g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 78mg