Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Cheesecake Brownies, where rich chocolate meets creamy cheesecake in a perfect swirl. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms a simple box brownie mix into a decadent dessert that impresses at any gathering or cozy night in. The contrasting textures and flavors create an irresistible treat that’s both satisfying and visually stunning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients as directed)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- Prepare the brownie batter according to package instructions, reserving ½ cup for later use.
- Pour the remaining batter into the prepared dish.
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth; add one egg and mix well.
- Drop dollops of the cream cheese mixture onto the brownie batter.
- Thin reserved brownie batter with one tablespoon of water and drizzle over the top.
- Use a knife to gently swirl the mixtures together for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes until a toothpick comes out with few crumbs.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg