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Fudgy Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies

A close-up of a rich, fudgy square of cream cheese brownies with a visible swirl of cheesecake filling.
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Make rich, fudgy brownies with a beautiful, tangy cream cheese swirl. This recipe proves that impressive desserts are simple to create.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 large egg (for the swirl)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (for the swirl)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the swirl)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and 2 cups of sugar together until combined.
  3. Beat in the 4 eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in the chocolate chips. Spread about two-thirds of the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  6. Prepare the cream cheese layer: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, the remaining ¼ cup sugar, the remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 egg until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  7. Dollop the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter in the pan.
  8. Pour the remaining one-third of the brownie batter over the cream cheese layer in small spoonfuls.
  9. Use a knife or a skewer to gently swirl the batters together to create a marbled effect. Do not over-swirl; you want distinct ribbons of color.
  10. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The edges should look set, and a toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter.
  11. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into squares.

Notes

  • For easier swirling, make sure your cream cheese layer ingredients are at room temperature.
  • If you are looking for quick weeknight meals instead of baking, consider using one of the best meal delivery services to save time.
  • Cooling completely before cutting prevents the fudgy brownies from falling apart.
  • These pair well with a simple keto meal plan delivery if you are watching your sugar intake the next day.

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