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.
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 8x8-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.