Description
Indulge in rich, fudgy brownies swirled with creamy, tangy cream cheese for a delightful dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan liberally with butter or line it with parchment paper for effortless removal.
- In a medium saucepan set over low heat, melt the butter until it becomes liquid gold. Remove from heat and stir in the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Gently mix in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to retain that tender texture.
- In another bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy and well-blended.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Next, dollop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture on top, inviting a generous swirl.
- Carefully pour the remaining brownie batter over the cream cheese layer, then use a knife to create beautiful swirls, mixing only slightly to achieve a marbled effect.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick; it should come out with moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For make-ahead convenience, prepare your brownie batter and cream cheese mixture a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: brownies, dessert, cream cheese, chocolate, baking