Cheesecake Chocolate Brownies
Rich, fudgy chocolate brownies swirled with creamy cheesecake make these Cheesecake Chocolate Brownies an irresistible dessert for any occasion.
Servings 16 servings
Calories 251kcal
Ingredients
Brownie Layer
- 20 oz brownie mix plus ingredients called for on the box, usually oil, water, and eggs (1 box)
- ½ cup chocolate chips or chunks - optional
Cheesecake Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (or as directed on the brownie mix box).
- Grease a 9x9 or 8x8-inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the brownie mix as directed, adding the chocolate chips once the batter has been mixed.
- Spread about ¾ of the batter into the pan in an even layer.
- Prepare the cheesecake layer by beating the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter in a smooth, even layer.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of the remaining brownie batter on top of the cheesecake layer, don’t spread it out. Drag a knife or a toothpick through the batter to swirl it through the cheesecake layer.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 35mg | Sugar: 24g | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 35g