Name: Cheesecake Brownies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoon water; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup chocolate chips; 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 large egg white; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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CHEESECAKE BROWNIES – These beautiful and delectable treats start with a layer of soft brownie and are topped with a layer of cheesecake marbled with brownie. They’re delightfully irresistible.

Every so often I get a food request, a specific food that someone in my family wants me to learn how to make. A while back, my bonus son (son-in-law) requested that I make Cheesecake Brownies.

You all know I love chocolate, and I’m always on board for finding a new chocolate dessert. I was more than happy to fulfill his request.

I set out to find a suitable recipe. I was looking for something rich, but not too rich. And I definitely wanted the brownie layer to be soft, not dense. After a few dud recipes, I finally found this one!

Not only did the recipe fit all my requirements, but it was also surprisingly simple to make. Most importantly, I’m sure my bonus son will wholeheartedly approve. Success!

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. To serve after chilling, you can serve them straight out of the fridge, or set them on the counter for 15-20 minutes to allow them to soften up a bit.

Do you love brownies as much as I do? Try my Jo’s Famous Brownies or Marshmallow Fudge Brownies.

Here’s what you need to make Cheesecake Brownies…

Unsalted butter
Granulated sugar
Eggs
Water
Pure vanilla extract
Unsweetened cocoa powder
All purpose flour
Salt
Chocolate chips
Cream cheese

Cheesecake Brownies

Yield: 12 servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Cool Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes

CHEESECAKE BROWNIES - These beautiful and delectable treats start with a layer of soft brownie and are topped with a layer of cheesecake marbled with brownie. They're delightfully irresistible.

Ingredients

Brownie Batter

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Cheesecake Mixture

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 large egg white
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350.
Line a straight-sided 8x8 baking dish with tin foil, making sure the foil is pressed firmly into the corners and hangs over the edges by a few inches. Spray with cooking spray.
For the brownie batter: in a medium-sized microwaveable dish, melt the butter.
Add in the granulated sugar. Whisk to combine until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
Add in the eggs, water, and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, and salt.
Add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture. Mix until fully incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Portion out about 1/3 of the brownie batter into a small bowl, set aside to add with the cream cheese mixture.
Add the chocolate chips to the larger brownie batter, stir to combine.
Pour the brownie batter with chocolate chips into the prepared 8x8 dish, spread into an even layer.
For the cream cheese mixture: in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, add the cream cheese. Beat for about 30 seconds to soften it up.
Add in the granulated sugar, flour, egg white, and vanilla extract. Beat until fully incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Using cookie scoops, portion out the reserved brownie batter and cream cheese mixture over the top of previously placed brownie batter. Space the portions out in a checker board-like design, evenly distributed. There will be more of the cream cheese mixture than the brownie batter.
Use a butter knife to swirl the cream cheese mixture and brownie batter together (you don't need to swirl as far down as the bottom layer of brownie). Cut into the top layer drawing a straight line from the top of the dish to the bottom, about an inch from the side of the dish. Lift up and repeat the process going the opposite direction about an inch from the first cut line. Repeat cutting in alternating directions, about 6 cuts in total.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the edges of the cream cheese are just starting to brown and the center is still slightly jiggly. You can also check doneness using a toothpick.
Cool for at least an hour before cutting into, however is it best to allow it to cool for 3-4 hours before cutting into and serving.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 335Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 168mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 2gSugar: 30gProtein: 5g

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is only an estimate.

Cheesecake Brownies

CHEESECAKE BROWNIES – These beautiful and delectable treats start with a layer of soft brownie and are topped with a layer of cheesecake marbled with brownie. They’re delightfully irresistible.

Here’s what you need to make Cheesecake Brownies…