Description

Decadent Cheesecake Brownies combine rich, fudgy chocolate with a luscious swirl of creamy cheesecake. Perfect for any dessert lover, these bars are easy to make and irresistibly good.

Ingredients

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Brownie Layer

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking powder

Cheesecake Layer

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Make the Brownie Batter
Melt the butter and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Add cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix until fully combined and glossy.
Prepare the Cheesecake Batter
In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
Layer and Swirl
Pour most of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, reserving 1/4 cup. Spread evenly. Add the cheesecake mixture on top. Drop spoonfuls of the reserved brownie batter and swirl with a knife or toothpick.
Bake
Bake for 35–40 minutes until the center is just set. A toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs.
Cool and Slice
Allow brownies to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing for clean, neat pieces.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps in the cheesecake layer. Don’t over-swirl—the marbled effect looks best with just a few gentle strokes. Brownies taste even better after chilling overnight.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert, Bars
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie
Calories: 230
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: Cheesecake Brownies, Fudgy Brownies, Cream Cheese Brownies, Swirl Brownies, Chocolate Cheesecake Bars, Brownie Cheesecake Squares