Description
Chocolate lovers will swoon over these delectable cheesecake brownies, where rich fudgy layers mingle with creamy cheesecake swirls. Rich brownie batter meets tangy cream cheese in a dessert that promises pure indulgence, inviting you to savor each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 ounces (113 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking vessel with parchment paper or a light grease coating.
- Create the chocolate base by melting butter and thoroughly blending with cocoa powder until silky. Incorporate sugar, eggs, and vanilla, whisking until the mixture achieves a uniform consistency. Fold in flour gently, mixing until just combined.
- Craft the creamy cheesecake layer by whipping softened cream cheese with sugar until perfectly smooth. Introduce sour cream and vanilla, blending until fully integrated and velvety.
- Distribute approximately half the brownie batter across the prepared pan’s surface. Elegantly spread the cheesecake mixture over the initial layer, ensuring even coverage.
- Randomly drop remaining brownie batter atop the cheesecake layer, then use a knife to create artistic swirls, marbling the two distinct batters together.
- Transfer to preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should emerge with minimal, moist crumbs but not wet batter.
- Allow the dessert to cool completely at room temperature before slicing into precise, decadent squares for serving.
Notes
- Ensure butter is melted slowly to prevent burning, creating a smooth chocolate base with rich, even flavor.
- Use room temperature eggs and cream cheese for better mixing and a silky, lump-free texture in both batters.
- Swirl the batters gently with a knife tip or skewer to create beautiful marbled patterns without overmixing.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free blend, maintaining the same measurement.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg