Description
Delicious and rich creamy cheesecake brownies that combine fudgy brownies with a smooth cheesecake layer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake layer)
- 1 egg, room temperature (for cheesecake layer)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake layer)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in the sugar and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Mix in the eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition.
- Whisk together the cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt, then add to the wet ingredients. Stir until the batter is smooth and pulls away from the sides.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips and pour two-thirds of the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter. Drizzle the remaining brownie batter on top and swirl gently.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Allow the brownies to cool completely for easier slicing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to use dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg