Move over, classic brownies! These Easy Fudgy Cream Cheese Brownies are about to become your new favorite dessert. With a soft and creamy cheesecake swirl, these brownies are decadent and delicious and will surely satisfy any chocolate craving!
6ozsemi sweet chocolate chips, about 1 heaping cup
3large eggs, + 1 egg white separated
1cupgranulated sugar, + 1/4 cup separated
1tspvanilla extract, + ½ tsp separated
1/2cupflour
1/4cupcocoa powder
1/2tspsalt
8ozcream cheese, at room temperature
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350° F and line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper or spray with nonstick baking spray. Clamp down the sides of the pan with clips to hold the parchment paper in place.
In a microwave safe bowl combine the 1/2 cup butter and 6 oz chocolate. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time stirring in between until the chocolate is completely melted. Up to 90 seconds total. Let the chocolate cool for 5 minutes.
Add in 3 eggs and whip using a whisk or the whisk attachment on high speed for 2 minutes.
Add in only 1 cup sugar and whip again for 1 minute.
Switch to a spatula and add in only 1 teaspoon vanilla mix until combined. Next add in the 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt. Mix until combined. Set aside.
In a medium sized bowl add the cream cheese and remaining ¼ cup sugar and whip on medium speed with a hand mixer for 1 minute until smooth.
Add in the egg white and ½ tsp vanilla extract and mix with a rubber spatula until combined.
Pour the chocolate brownie batter into the prepared 8x8 pan and pour the cream cheese mixture on top. Smooth it out with a spoon and then swirl the two batters with a knife.
Bake for 35-38 minutes until the edges of the cheesecake brownies are set and the middle is just a tiny bit jiggly.
Cool completely before cutting and serving.
Notes
IMPORTANT: The cream cheese and sugar need to be whipped together first. You cannot add all the cheesecake ingredients to a bowl and mix, it will be too runny.Marble Swirling Alternative: Alternatively, leave ¼ cup of the brownie batter and pour the rest into the pan. Pour the cream cheese mixture over it and smooth it out with a spoon. Dollop the rest of the brownie batter on top of the cheesecake mixture and then swirl with a knife.