Description
These delectable brownies feature a layer of chocolate fudge and a layer of silky smooth cheesecake swirled with more chocolate. These heavenly treats are going to wow everyone!
Ingredients
Cheesecake Layer
- 4oz. Cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg, room temperature
For the brownies
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
- First we make the cheesecake layer: Add the cream cheese and 1/4 cup of sugar to a mixing bowl. Mix until smooth. Add in 1 egg and continue to mix until all ingredients are combined and batter is smooth. A stand mixer on medium for about 4 minutes will do the job perfectly.
- In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients (for the brownie layer): sugar, cocoa powder, flour, salt. Whisk until combined.
- In a microwave safe bowl, add chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 30 second increments until butter and chocolate and butter are completely melted. It usually takes 1-2 minutes. Stir well to combine.
- Let the chocolate mixture sit for 5 minutes to cool before adding eggs and vanilla. Whisk to combine.
- Now add the chocolate mixture to the bowl of dry ingredients. Using a spatula, fold until all the ingredients are incorporated into a thick batter. Add 1 tablespoon of water to the batter and mix again to thin it out.
- Scoop out 1/4 cup of the brownie batter into a separate bowl and add 1 tablespoon of water to it and mix to combine. Set aside.
- Take the large bowl of batter and spread it out into the parchment-lined baking dish. Use a spatula to spread it out evenly.
- Pour the cheesecake layer right on top of the brownie layer and gently spread it over the top, being careful not to push or mix it into the brownie layer.
- Use a spoon, and add dollops of the reserved, thinned-out brownie batter directly into the cheesecake layer. It will be about 6 dollops. Drag a toothpick or the tip of a knife over the top of the brownies to create a swirl pattern.
- Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with just a few crumbs.
- Let cool for 1 hour, then refrigerate for 1 hour before slicing and enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American