Description
Indulge in the heavenly delight of Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies, where rich chocolate brownie meets velvety cheesecake in a perfect marriage of flavors. These decadent treats are sure to impress at any gathering or cozy night in, delivering a satisfying combination of textures that will have everyone coming back for more. Easy to make and visually stunning, this recipe is your ticket to dessert bliss!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter and granulated sugar. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in cocoa powder, flour, and vanilla until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, then add one egg and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Pour two-thirds of the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Drop spoonfuls of the cheesecake mixture on top and finish with the remaining brownie batter.
- Swirl layers gently with a knife for marbled effect.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg