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Cream Cheese Brownies Recipe

Cream Cheese Brownies Recipe

Fudgy chocolate brownies meet a tangy cream cheese swirl for the best of both worlds. Easy to mix, gorgeous to slice.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 34 minutes
Total Time: 54 minutes
Servings: 16

Ingredients
 

Brownie Batter

  • 9 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.95 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1.75 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.7 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.38 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 0.45 cup semisweet chocolate chips optional, for extra chocolate pockets

Cream Cheese Swirl

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened room temperature
  • 0.28 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 0.6 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 tbsp all-purpose flour helps the swirl set neatly

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment, leaving overhang. Lightly grease.
  • Beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Mix in egg yolk, vanilla, and flour. Set aside.
  • Whisk melted butter and sugar in a bowl until glossy and combined.
  • Add eggs and vanilla. Whisk until the batter looks thick and shiny.
  • Sift in flour, cocoa, and salt. Fold just until no dry streaks remain.
  • Stir in chocolate chips, if using.
  • Spread about two-thirds of the brownie batter into the pan.
  • Dollop spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture over the batter. Spoon on remaining brownie batter.
  • Swirl gently with a knife or skewer, creating ribbons without overmixing.
  • Bake 32–36 minutes, until a toothpick has a few moist crumbs. Cool completely in pan.
  • Chill 30–60 minutes for cleaner cuts. Lift out and slice into 16 squares.

Notes

Try a mocha twist by adding 1 tsp instant espresso to the brownie batter. For a fruity finish, swirl in 2 tbsp seedless raspberry jam before baking. Store covered at room temperature for 1 day, or refrigerate up to 5 days; serve slightly chilled for neat layers.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Cream Cheese Brownies Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.