Description
These cream cheese–swirled brownies feature a fudgy chocolate base with a tangy cream cheese ribbon, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter
- 2 ounces (55 g) semisweet chocolate (optional)
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup (35 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup (90 g) chocolate chips (optional)
- 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese
- 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar for cream cheese layer
- 1 egg for cream cheese layer
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract for cream cheese layer
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter and chocolate together until smooth.
- Whisk in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- Fold in the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips (if using).
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the lined pan, dollop the cream cheese mixture on top, and then add the remaining brownie batter.
- Swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, rotating halfway through, until the edges are set.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
For best results, use room-temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing after adding flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg