Description
Indulge in the rich, velvety layers of cheesecake and decadent brownies with these Cheesecake Brownies, perfect for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz (250g) cream cheese softened
- ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 2 tablespoon (30ml) full fat sour cream
- 5 oz (142g) bittersweet chocolate coarsely chopped
- 6 tablespoon (84g) unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup (50g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon (6g) cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the egg and sour cream, mix until well combined. Set aside.
- Melt the bittersweet chocolate and unsalted butter together in a bowl over simmering water or in the microwave. Let it cool slightly.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Gently fold in the flour and cocoa powder until just combined.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spread evenly. Add the cheesecake batter on top, and then swirl in the remaining brownie batter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and ensure the brownies are cooled completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 58 mg
Keywords: Cheesecake Brownies, dessert, brownies, cheesecake, American dessert