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    Published: Sep 21, 2021 by Ellie Haley · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

    Cheesecake Swirled Brownies

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    Cheesecake Swirled Brownies are the best homemade fudgy brownies loaded with chunks of chocolate and topped with creamy cheesecake. They are a delicious combination of two classic desserts.

    A plate full of cheesecake swirled brownies

    If I had to pick my two favorite desserts in the world I would have a tough time choosing, but I think it would come down to brownies and cheesecake. This is my all-time favorite brownie recipe and cheesecake recipe. Combine the two and you get one heck of a dessert!

    Two brownies stacked on top of each other

    Ingredients for Cheesecake Swirled Brownies

    Ingredients for homemade brownies

    • Unsalted Butter. I always make sure to use unsalted butter when baking because there is no “standard” for the amount of salt they can add to butter. So if you add salt to a recipe and then use salted butter you could end up with a very salty end product.
    • Brown Sugar. Brown sugar adds a softer texture to the finished product.
    • Eggs. It will be easier to incorporate the eggs into the batter if they are room temperature.
    • Vanilla Extract. Vanilla is a must in baked goods just like salt. Real vanilla adds a better flavor than imitation vanilla.
    • All-purpose Flour. Measuring the flour correctly is very important. I suggest weighing your flour out (I use this scale). If you want to use a measuring cup, make sure you spoon the flour into the cup and level it off with a knife. Don’t use the cup to scoop directly from the flour.
    • Cocoa Powder. This will give the brownies an extra chocolatey flavor.
    • Salt. Salt is a must in baked goods. It will help to balance out the sweetness and improve the overall flavor.
    • Chocolate. I prefer semi-sweet chocolate, but you can use whatever you prefer. If you’re wanting puddles of chocolate chop up a chocolate bar instead of using chocolate chips.

    Ingredients for cheesecake topping:

    • Cream Cheese. The cream cheese needs to be at room temperature to prevent lumps in your cheesecake mixture.
    • Granulated Sugar. This will add flavor and sweetness to the cheesecake.
    • Egg. It will be easier to incorporate the egg into the batter if they are at room temperature.
    • Vanilla Extract. See above note.
    All of the ingredients needed for this recipe

    How to make Cheesecake Swirled Brownies

    Fudgy Brownies

    STEP 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees (F). Spray an 8×8 pan with non-stick spray and then lay thick strips of parchment paper across the bottom of the pan in a cross shape.

    STEP 2: In a medium bowl mix with a hand mixer combine the melted butter and brown sugar. When fully combined add the eggs and vanilla. Beat until fully combined and light in color.

    The wet ingredients combined in a bowl

    STEP 3: In a small bowl combine the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk to combine and remove any lumps.

    The dry ingredients combined in a bowl

    STEP 4: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.

    STEP 5: Fold the chocolate into the mixture and pour it into the prepared baking dish.

    • The wet and dry ingredients combined
    • The chocolate chunks folded into the bronwie batter

    Cheesecake Topping

    STEP 1: In a medium bowl, add the softened cream cheese and sugar and beat until smooth. Make sure that the cream cheese is very soft so that it doesn't get chunky.

    STEP 2: Add the egg and vanilla extract and whisk until fully combined. The mixture should be smooth.

    The cheesecake mixture combined in a bowl

    STEP 3: Pour the cheesecake topping over the brownie batter. Use a knife to swirl the two together.

    the cheesecake swirled brownies before being baked

    STEP 4: Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

    STEP 5: Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before lifting out of the pan.

    A closeup of a fudgy brownie with a bite out of it

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    Two brownies stacked on top of each other

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    A plate of cheesecake brownies

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    Cheesecake Swirled Brownies

    Cheesecake Swirled Brownies are the best homemade fudgy brownies loaded with chunks of chocolate and topped with creamy cheesecake.
    5 from 4 votes
    Print Recipe
    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16 brownies
    Calories 254 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    For Brownies:

    • 12 tablespoons (170 grams) unsalted butter melted
    • 1 ¼ cup (266 grams) brown sugar packed
    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • ¾ cup (90 grams) all-purpose flour
    • ½ cup (42 grams) cocoa powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup (170 grams) chocolate chopped

    For Cheesecake Topping:

    • 1 block (227 grams) cream cheese softened
    • ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions
     

    For Brownies:

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Spray an 8×8 pan with non-stick spray and then lay thick strips of parchment paper across the bottom of the pan in a cross shape. This will make it easier to lift the brownies out of the pan once cooled.
    • In a medium bowl mix with a hand mixer combine the melted butter and brown sugar. When fully combined add the eggs and vanilla. Beat until fully combined and light in color.
    • In a small bowl combine the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk to combine and remove any lumps.
    • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Overmixing will create tough brownies.
    • Fold the chocolate into the mixture and pour into the prepared baking dish.

    For Cheesecake Topping:

    • In a medium bowl, add the softened cream cheese and sugar and whisk until smooth.
    • Add the egg and vanilla extract and whisk until fully combined.
    • Pour the cheesecake topping over the brownie batter and use a knife to swirl the two together.
    • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
    • Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before lifting out of the pan.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1brownieCalories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 27.5gProtein: 4.4gFat: 15.2gSaturated Fat: 9.5gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 198mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1.3gSugar: 20.5gCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword brownies, cheesecake, cheesecake swirled brownies, Chocolate
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    1. Karly says

      September 15, 2019 at 10:13 am

      Brownies and cheesecake all mixed together! Pure bliss!

      Reply
      • Ellie Haley says

        September 15, 2019 at 5:12 pm

        Yes! The best!

        Reply

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