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Cream Cheese Brownies (Cheesecake Brownies)
Cream Cheese Brownies, aka Cheesecake Brownies, are a delightful fusion between rich, fudgy brownies swirled with a creamy cheesecake layer! The contrasting flavors and textures offer a decadent treat that combines the best of both worlds!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 18 servings
Calories: 244 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Brownie
- 8 oz butter
- 7 oz 70% dark chocolate
- 4 eggs
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 3 oz flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
For the Cheesecake Swirl
- 8 oz full fat cream cheese at room temperature
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 350F and prepare a 9x14 brownie pan with cooking spray and baking parchment.
- Place a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the surface of the water, and that the water does not come to the boil.
- Add the butter and the dark chocolate, allowing them to melt, keeping the stirring to the bare minimum. Remove from the heat to cool a little.
- In another bowl, using a hand mixer beat together the cream cheese, sour cream and sugar until light and smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Clean the beaters of the hand mixer, and in a third large clean bowl, beat together the eggs and the sugar for the brownies until light and thick.
- Using a metal spoon, gradually fold the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture. Then stir in the vanilla.
- Fold in the flour and the cocoa until you have a smooth batter.
- Set aside 1/3 cup of brownie batter before pouring the rest into the prepared pan. Carefully spoon the cheesecake mixture over the top, using the back of the spoon to gently smooth it over the surface of the brownie batter.
- Dollop the remaining brownie batter over the top of the cheesecake mixture, using the tip of a knife to swirl the two mixtures together.
- Bake the brownies for 40 minutes until slightly puffed and set. Cool in the tin for 30 minutes before transferring to the fridge to cool completely before slicing.
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Notes
- These brownies will only keep for about 24 hours on the countertop because of the cheesecake layer, but they’ll last up to 3 days in the fridge. But be sure to bring them up to room temperature before serving!
- These brownies will only keep for about 24 hours on the countertop because of the cheesecake layer, but they’ll last up to 3 days in the fridge. But be sure to bring them up to room temperature before serving!
Nutrition Information
Calories
244kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
73mg
(3%)
Potassium
146mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
269IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 244kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 269IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.