Description
Indulge in these decadent cream cheese swirl brownies, featuring a dense, fudgy dark chocolate base paired with a velvety, tangy cheesecake layer. This easy-to-follow recipe uses a professional blend of butter and vegetable oil to ensure a moist, bakery-quality texture every time. Perfectly balanced and visually stunning, these bars are the ultimate comfort dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
8 oz Cream cheese (room temperature)
1 3/4 cups Granulated sugar (divided)
3 Large eggs (divided)
1 Large egg yolk
1/3 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed)
2 oz Unsweetened chocolate (chopped finely)
1/2 cup Unsalted butter
1/4 cup Vegetable oil
2 tsp Vanilla extract (divided)
1 cup All-purpose flour
1/2 tsp Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 metal pan with parchment paper.
Beat the cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar in a bowl until smooth.
Mix in one egg and one teaspoon of vanilla until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and cocoa powder.
Melt the unsweetened chocolate and butter together until completely smooth.
Beat the remaining 1 1/4 cups sugar, 2 eggs, and the egg yolk for one minute until the texture turns pale.
Combine the melted chocolate mixture, vegetable oil, and remaining teaspoon of vanilla into the egg base.
Fold the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just incorporated.
Spread the brownie batter into the prepared pan.
Dollop the cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter and use a knife to swirl through for a marbled effect.
Bake for 40 minutes, then cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the smoothest cheesecake layer. Cooling completely is essential to set the fudge texture properly. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain the cheesecake texture.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg