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Cheesecake Swirl Brownies

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brownies, cheesecake, cheesecake brownies, chocolate, chocolate brownies, marbled cheesecake

Ingredients

For the Brownies:

  • 12 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • ½ cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips
  • ½ cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cup Light Brown Sugar (packed)
  • 2 Large Eggs + 1 Egg Yolk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 cup All Purpose Flour

For the Cheesecake:

  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese (softened to room temperature)
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Large Egg
  • ½ tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Combine butter and chocolate chips in saucepan over medium heat until melted together. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add cocoa powder, and sugars and stir until completely combined.
  • Add eggs and egg yolk, one at a time, stirring well after each addition.
  • Add vanilla extract and salt and stir to combine.
  • Add flour and stir until completely combined.
  • Reserve 1/4 cup of the batter and spread the rest of the batter evenly into prepared 8x8 pan. Prepare your cheesecake topping.

For the Cheesecake:

  • Combine cream cheese and sugar in a medium-sized bowl. Use an electric mixer to beat until creamy.
  • Stir in egg and vanilla extract. Stir until well-combined.
  • Pour cheesecake over prepared brownie batter. Take your reserved 1/4 cup brownie batter and drop/drizzle over cheesecake.
  • Use a knife to swirl brownie batter and cheesecake together.
  • Bake on 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until center is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few fudgy crumbs.
  • Allow to cool COMPLETELY before cutting and serving.
  • Will last for 5 days covered in the fridge.