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Cheesecake Brownies

When you can't decide between cheesecake and brownies: make both! Fudgy chocolate brownies are topped with a sweet cream cheese layer in this easy recipe for Cheesecake Brownies.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 16 brownies
Calories: 354 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Brownies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
For the cream cheese layer
  • 8 ounce cream cheese room temperature
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a medium-sized saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and add in chocolate chips and sugar.
  3. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Add in eggs, one at a time, stirring completely after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
  4. Add the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Using big strokes, stir in JUST until mixed and no longer see dry ingredients. DO NOT BEAT OR OVER STIR.
  5. Pour about 3/4ths of the brownie batter into the dish. Set aside.
  6. In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and completely combined.
  7. Add egg and vanilla extract and beat for 30 seconds.
  8. Pour cheesecake over the brownie layer.
  9. Add dollops of the remaining brownie batter on top of the cheesecake layer and swirl the two layers with a knife.
  10. Bake for 40 minutes. The center will still be a little jiggly. Cover with foil to prevent the cheesecake layer from browning, and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  11. Remove from oven and cool completely before cutting.

Notes

  • Make sure not to swirl the two layers together too much. The more you swirl, the contrast between the two will be less distinct.
  • These are best served chilled. As the brownies come to room temperature, they get gooier.
  • Storing. Transfer cooled brownies to an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to one week.
  • Freezing. Freeze brownies for up to 3 months in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1brownie Calories 354kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 103mg (34%) Sodium 124mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 32g (64%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16brownies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 354

% Daily Value*

Serving 1brownie
Calories 354kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 124mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 32g 64%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.