Description
These Cream Cheese Brownies are rich, fudgy, and swirled with a luscious cream cheese layer for the ultimate dessert combo. They’re incredibly easy to make and perfect for sharing—or keeping all to yourself.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces cream cheese softened
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
2. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and stir in the granulated sugar.
3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
5. Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined.
6. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
7. Add powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and beat until creamy.
8. Spread 2/3 of the brownie batter into the pan and smooth it out.
9. Pour the cream cheese mixture on top and gently spread it evenly.
10. Dollop the remaining brownie batter on top and swirl using a knife.
11. Bake for 35–40 minutes until the center is just set and the edges are firm.
12. Let cool completely, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
Always use block-style cream cheese for best texture.
Avoid overbaking—the brownies should have a few moist crumbs when tested.
Chilling before cutting makes for clean, even slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: brownies, cream cheese brownies, chocolate dessert