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Skinny Fudge Swirled Cheesecake Brownies
Delicious fudgy cheesecake brownies that are lower in calories and absolutely delicious!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 16 Brownies
Calories: 196 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Brownie Layer:
- 2 ounces coarsely chopped semisweet chocolate
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup packed dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup low-fat buttermilk
- 2 large egg whites
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8x8-inch with aluminum foil and lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- To make the cheesecake layer whisk the cream cheese until smooth and creamy for about one minute. whisk in the sugar and vanilla, then whisk in the egg until smooth.
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Brownie Layer:
- Put the chocolate, butter, and oil into a microwave-safe bowl. microwave for 30 seconds at a time stirring between each until it is melted and smooth.
- In a large bowl whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl add the brown sugar, sugar, buttermilk, egg whites, and vanilla. Whisk until the batter is thick and glossy.
- Slowly add the melted chocolate mixture to the sugar and buttermilk mixture and mix until incorporated.
- Gradually add the flour mixture and stir until incorporated. Reserve 1/2 cup of this brownie mixture and pour the rest into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the brownie layer. Drop large dollops of the reserved brownie mixture on top, and swirl with a knife or the bottom of a wooden spoon.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is just set. Let cool completely and cut into 2-inch squares.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
196kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
149mg
(6%)
Potassium
166mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
164IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 196kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 149mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 166mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 164IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.