Fudgy Cheesecake Brownies
Rich chocolate brownies swirled with tangy vanilla cheesecake for a decadent, bakery-style treat.
Ingredients
Brownie Batter:
- ½ cup 113 g unsalted butter
- ½ cup 90 g chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips
- ¾ cup 150 g granulated sugar
- ¼ cup 50 g brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup 30 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup 60 g all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Cheesecake Swirl:
- 6 oz 170 g cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup 50 g granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment.
- Make cheesecake swirl: beat cream cheese, sugar, yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Melt butter and chocolate. Stir in sugars, then eggs and vanilla. Fold in dry ingredients.
- Pour most batter into pan. Drop spoonfuls of cheesecake mixture and remaining brownie batter on top. Swirl.
- Bake 30–35 minutes until center is set. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Chill before slicing for best results.
- Add chopped nuts or a sprinkle of sea salt for texture contrast.
- Use good-quality chocolate for the richest flavor.