Description

Indulge in the perfect marriage of rich, fudgy brownies and creamy cheesecake with these decadent Cheesecake Brownies. A delightful treat for any occasion!

Ingredients

Brownie Layer:

½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp baking powder

Cheesecake Layer:

8 oz cream cheese (softened)
¼ cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake layer)
1 large egg (for cheesecake layer)
½ tsp vanilla extract (for cheesecake layer)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Mix Brownie Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk melted butter, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, and 1 tsp vanilla until smooth. Add cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder; mix until combined.
Layer Batter: Pour most of the brownie batter into the pan, reserving ¼ cup.
Prepare Cheesecake: In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in ¼ cup sugar, 1 egg, and ½ tsp vanilla until creamy.
Layer Cheesecake: Spread cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter. Drop spoonfuls of reserved brownie batter on top and swirl with a knife.
Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until the center is set. Cool before slicing.

Notes

For richer flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder.
Add chocolate chips or sea salt for extra flavor and texture.
Chill brownies before serving for best results.