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Cream Cheese Brownies

Cream Cheese Brownies are a swirly, gooey, and decadently irresistible brownie! They will be an absolute hit for anyone who likes brownies and cheesecake - this super chocolatey dessert is the perfect marriage of the two!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 12 brownies
Calories: 381 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Brownie Base
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • 1 ounces unsweetened chocolate chopped
  • 1/2 cup salted butter cut into chunks
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips for sprinkling over the top of the brownies
Cream Cheese Swirl
  • 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with a parchment paper sling.
  2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the chopped chocolate and butter. Heat in the microwave using short 20 second bursts for 60-90 seconds, stirring between each burst of heat until both are melted and smooth.
  3. Whisk in the sugars until combined. Add eggs, vanilla, and salt. Whisk well until fully incorporated.
  4. Stir in the flour just until combined using a spatula or wooden spoon. Transfer most of the brownie batter to the prepared pan, reserved about 3/4 cup.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla and beat again until combined.
  6. Dollop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter, then fill in the space between the cream cheese filling with spoonfuls of the reserved brownie batter. Use a skewer or knife to swirl the cream cheese mixure into the brownies.
  7. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top of the brownies. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the brownies comes out with only a few crumbs on it. Cool the brownies for at least 2 hours before cutting. We find it much easier to chill completely first before slicing into squares.
  8. Store leftover brownies in the refrigerator and serve chilled or let them sit out on the counter for an hour to come to room temperature before serving.

Notes

  • 8x8-inch pan: If using an 8x8-inch pan, increase the bake time to around 40 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1brownie Calories 381kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 88mg (29%) Sodium 201mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 33g (66%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12brownies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 381

% Daily Value*

Serving 1brownie
Calories 381kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Sodium 201mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 33g 66%

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