Marble Cheesecake Brownies

If you’ve ever found yourself torn between a fudgy brownie and a creamy slice of cheesecake, good news: you don’t have to choose! These Marble Cheesecake Brownies bring the best of both worlds together in one decadent dessert. A rich brownie base swirled with a luscious cheesecake layer (plus a few handfuls of chocolate chips for good measure)? Say less.

This is the kind of dessert that makes people say, “Wait, you made these?”

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Why You’ll Love These Cheesecake Marble Brownies

Besides the obvious (hello, chocolate and cheesecake), this recipe checks all the right boxes: No boxed brownie mix needed; a beautiful marbled pattern that looks fancy with zero stress; and they’re perfect for make-ahead desserts (like our Overnight Pull Aparts), potlucks, or just a lil’ Tuesday night treat.

They’re rich, gooey, and just the right amount of sweet without going overboard. The cheesecake layer cuts the chocolate with a creamy tang, while the brownie portion stays fudgy and dense. If you’re going to bake one dessert this month, make it this one.

Ingredients For These Creamy Cheesecake Brownies

• Packaged cream cheese, softened (use full-fat for best texture)
• Granulated sugar
• Almond extract (optional, but adds a lovely depth)
• Milk chocolate chips
• All-purpose flour
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Unsalted butter
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Eggs
• Vanilla extract

Tip: For best results, bring your cream cheese and eggs to room temperature before mixing.

How to Make Marble Cheesecake Brownies

1. Prep Your Pan and Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray an 8×8 or 9×9-inch square pan with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper for easy removal later.

2. Make the Cheesecake Layer

In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or electric mixer to beat the cream cheese and ¼ cup sugar until light and smooth. Add in 1 egg and almond extract (if using), and mix well. Stir in the milk chocolate chips. 

Set this aside—you’ll be layering it in soon!

3. Make the Brownie Batter

In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Then, in a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips together in 30-second increments, stirring in between. Once smooth, stir in the remaining ½ cup sugar, 2 eggs, and vanilla. 

Add the flour mixture and mix until combined.

4. Layer and Swirl

Alternate spoonfuls of the brownie and cheesecake batter into your prepared pan. Use a butter knife or skewer to gently swirl them together, but don’t overdo it, or you’ll lose the beautiful marbled effect!

Tip: Start with dollops of brownie batter in the corners and work your way inward for even layering.

5. Bake and Cool

Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with just a few moist crumbs. The center should be set but still soft. Let them cool in the pan on a wire rack before slicing.

Now all that’s left is to taste your beautiful creation! 

Storage Tips

These cheesecake marble brownies keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days, and like our Frozen Turtle Pie recipe, freeze beautifully (wrap slices in foil and pop them in a freezer bag). 

Just bring to room temperature before serving, or better yet, microwave them for a few seconds for a melty, chocolatey treat. 

Marble Cheesecake Brownies

Rich, fudgy, and beautifully swirled, these Marble Cheesecake Brownies combine the best of two desserts in one indulgent bite. With a tender brownie base and a creamy cheesecake swirl, they’re a crowd-pleasing treat perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes minutes

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Marble Cheesecake Brownies

Servings: 16 Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup for cheesecake batter + ½ cup for brownie batter
• 3 eggs 1 for cheesecake batter + 2 for brownie batter
• ¼ tsp almond extract optional
• 1 cup milk chocolate chips
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
• In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and ¼ cup sugar until smooth. Mix in egg and almond extract. Stir in milk chocolate chips. Set aside.
• In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips in 30-second increments, stirring until smooth. Stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
• Layer both batters into the prepared pan by alternating spoonfuls of brownie and cheesecake mixtures. Swirl with a butter knife for a marbled effect.
• Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.

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