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A delicious plate of Cream Cheese Brownies

Cream Cheese Brownies

Deliciously rich cream cheese brownies with a perfect swirl of chocolate and cream cheese topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 16 brownies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 288
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 170 g semisweet chocolate chips
  • 113 g unsalted butter room temperature and cut into quarters (1 stick)
  • 21 g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 200 g granulated sugar
  • 53 g brown sugar
  • 150 g large eggs room temperature
  • 6 g pure vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 120 g all-purpose flour
For the Cream Cheese Topping
  • 227 g cream cheese room temperature (1 brick)
  • 50 g granulated sugar
  • 50 g large egg room temperature
  • 2 g pure vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 8-inch square baking pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Double Boiler
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  2. In a double boiler set over low heat, melt chocolate chips and butter, stirring occasionally, until smooth.
  3. Remove the pot from the heat and whisk in the cocoa powder, then set it aside to cool for 10 minutes.
  4. Whisk in the sugars and stir until completely combined. Add the eggs and whisk well.
  5. Stir in the vanilla and salt, then fold in the flour until just combined. Set aside and prepare the cream cheese topping.
  6. Place the cream cheese and sugar in a medium bowl, and use a hand mixer to beat until it’s combined and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  7. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
  8. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, reserving about ¼ cup and setting it aside. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter. Drop the remaining brownie batter over the cream cheese layer, then use a knife to swirl the layers together.
  9. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean with only a few fudgy crumbs.
  10. Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting and serving.

Notes

Try stirring whole chocolate chips (or cream cheese chips) into the batter for even more flavor. Or toss in a handful of chopped walnuts for crunch. Swirl some peanut butter or Nutella mixed with powdered sugar into the cream cheese mixture for fun flavor and a marbling effect, or try swirling in some fruit jam or lemon curd. Storage: Store cream cheese brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.