Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- Melt the butter in a large mixing bowl and mix in the granulated sugar until smooth. Then add 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt, mixing until just combined. Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan.
- Beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Spread this cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter in the pan.
- Swirl the remaining brownie batter over the cheesecake layer using a knife.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Let cool, cut into squares, and enjoy your decadent cheesecake brownies!
Notes
Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled. Add toppings like ice cream or chocolate sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg