Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these decadent cheesecake brownies! Combining rich, fudgy chocolate brownies with a creamy cheesecake layer, each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. Perfect for gatherings or as a sweet treat for yourself, these easy-to-make brownies are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 additional egg
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- 2. In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and cocoa powder until smooth. Stir in granulated sugar, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Fold in flour and vanilla until just combined.
- 3. In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until fluffy, then blend in the additional egg.
- 4. Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Spread the cheesecake mixture on top, followed by the remaining brownie batter. Swirl gently with a knife.
- 5. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie square (50g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg