Cream Cheese Brownies Recipe

[RavEnzo]

I'm sharing here a recipe for making cream cheese brownies, which is one of the desserts I always crave for lately. These are decadent and fudgy chocolate brownies swirled with a creamy, tangy cream cheese layer.

Ingredients (Makes 16 Brownies):​

For the Brownie Layer:​

• 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup (40 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp baking powder

For the Cream Cheese Swirl:​

• 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:​

1. Prepare the Pan and Preheat Oven:​

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly with butter.

2. Make the Brownie Batter:​

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth.
2. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
3. Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.

3. Make the Cream Cheese Mixture:​

1. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, and mix until creamy and fully incorporated.

4. Assemble the Brownies:​

1. Pour most of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Reserve about 1/4 cup of the batter for the swirl.
2. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the brownie layer.
3. Dollop the reserved brownie batter on top of the cream cheese layer. Use a knife or skewer to create swirls by dragging it through the layers.

5. Bake the Brownies:​

1. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
2. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Serving Suggestions:​

• Serve as is, or pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert.
• Sprinkle with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate sauce for a decorative touch.

Enjoy these luscious cream cheese brownies—perfect for any occasion or as a special treat!

 

[MylaPeek]

OMG, cream cheese brownies are the ultimate treat! The swirl of chocolate and creaminess sounds heavenly. Definitely adding this to my must-bake list!