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Philadelphia Cream Cheese Brownies

These Philadelphia cream cheese brownies might just become your new favorite: soft, squishy, and filled with a rich cheesecake layer.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 16 brownies
Calories: 307 kcal
Course: Cake
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Chocolate batter:
  • 7 oz chocolate 200 g, Notes 1,2
  • ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 7 oz/ 200 g
  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 225 g
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour 4.5 oz/ 125 g
  • 3 large eggs
Cream cheese topping:
  • 1 ¾ cup Philadelphia cream cheese 14 oz/ 400 g, Note 3
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar 4.5 oz/ 125 g
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/ 180°C. Grease and line the baking tin.
  2. Melt chocolate and butter: Finely chop the chocolate and cut the butter into cubes. Place them in a heatproof bowl over a pan of water. Heat the water and melt the mixture, frequently stirring, until both fully melt. Be careful to ensure the water doesn't touch the bottom of the bowl. Keep the water hot, but avoid bringing it to a boil. If it starts to simmer, remove the pan from heat and continue stirring the chocolate and butter off the heat until smooth. Set aside while you prepare the rest.7 oz chocolate / 200 g + ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons unsalted butter / 200 g
  3. Chocolate batter: In another bowl, whisk the sugar with 3 eggs until well combined. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture, whisking thoroughly to blend everything. Sift the flour over the mixture and gently fold it until fully incorporated.1 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar / 225 + 3 large eggs + chocolate mixture + 1 cup all-purpose flour / 125 g
  4. Cream cheese mixture: In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth. Then, add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition until the mixture becomes creamy. Set aside.1 ¾ cup Philadelphia cream cheese / 14 oz/ 400 g + ⅔ cup granulated sugar / 125 g + 1 teaspoon vanilla extract + 2 large eggs
  5. Assemble the brownies: Pour about ¾ of the chocolate batter into a prepared baking pan, smoothing it out evenly. Carefully pour or spoon the cream cheese mixture over the top.
  6. Marble the batter: Using a skewer, swirl the chocolate batter and cream cheese together to create a marbled effect.
  7. Bake the Philadelphia brownies for 35–40 minutes or until the center is just set.

Notes

  • Measurements: Always use a digital kitchen scale in baking (the Amazon affiliate link opens in a new tab); it guarantees the best results. 
  • Chocolate: Semi-sweet chocolate with a 50% - 60% cocoa percentage.
  • Cream cheese: You can also use other brands of cream cheese.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1brownie Calories 307kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 90mg (30%) Sodium 112mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 30g (60%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16brownies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 307

% Daily Value*

Serving 1brownie
Calories 307kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 112mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 30g 60%

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