Cheesecake brownies are a delightful combination of rich chocolatey brownies with a creamy cheesecake swirl. Here’s a simple recipe to make them:
Ingredients:
For the Brownie Batter:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Cheesecake Swirl:
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the brownie batter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined. Add cocoa powder, flour, and salt, and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Prepare the cheesecake swirl: In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, and beat until creamy and well combined.
- Layering: Spread about two-thirds of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, smoothing it out with a spatula. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining brownie batter and cheesecake mixture on top.
- Swirling: Use a knife or a toothpick to gently swirl the brownie and cheesecake batters together, creating a marbled effect.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly firm. Be careful not to overbake, as you want the brownies to remain moist.
- Cooling: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing into squares.
- Serve: Slice into squares and enjoy these delicious cheesecake brownies! Optionally, you can dust with powdered sugar or serve with a dollop of whipped cream.
These cheesecake brownies are best stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and can be enjoyed for several days (if they last that long!). Enjoy!
