Description
Cheesecake Swirl Chocolate Fudge Brownies are a sensational dessert that beautifully merges rich chocolate brownies with a velvety cheesecake swirl. Each bite delivers an indulgent fudgy texture complemented by the creamy tang of cheesecake, making them an irresistible treat for celebrations and casual gatherings alike. Easy to prepare and visually striking, these brownies will steal the spotlight at any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ? cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ? cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in granulated sugar and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Remove from heat; let cool slightly before whisking in eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla extract, then fold in flour until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan; spread evenly. Add dollops of cheesecake mixture on top and layer remaining brownie batter over it.
- Use a knife to gently swirl the cheesecake into the brownie batter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set but fudgy; toothpick should come out with moist crumbs. Let cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg