Cheesecake Brownies

Recipe by Daily Disher

Cheesecake Brownies combine rich, fudgy chocolate with a silky cream cheese swirl for the ultimate dessert duo.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: Easy

Servings

Prep time

20 minutes

Cooking time

35 minutes

Calories

320 kcal

55 minutes

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

½ cup all-purpose flour

¼ tsp salt

8 oz cream cheese

¼ cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8 inch baking pan, then set it aside for later use.

Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla.

Mix in the cocoa, flour, and salt until just fully combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure a fudgy texture.

Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly across the bottom using a spatula.

For the cheesecake layer, beat cream cheese, sugar, and egg until smooth and creamy in texture and consistency.

Spread the cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter, swirling gently to create a marbled effect.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes or until the cheesecake is lightly golden and set.

Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares for serving.

Nutrition Facts

Total number of serves:

4 servings

Calories:

320kcal

Cholesterol:

0mg

Sodium:

620mg

Potassium:

400mg

Sugar:

Protein:

Calcium:

60mg

Iron:

2mg

These Cheesecake Brownies are a dreamy fusion of decadent brownie and creamy cheesecake in one perfect bar. The marbled swirl creates an elegant visual while delivering layers of rich, fudgy chocolate and silky cream cheese that melt together beautifully. Perfect for parties, holidays, or when you want to impress with minimal effort, they’re as stunning as they are delicious.

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