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Cheesecake Brownies
Indulge in rich, fudgy brownies topped with a creamy cheesecake layer and marbled for a beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Chocolate and Butter
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate (broken into pieces)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into 8 pieces)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips
Cheesecake Topping
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened to 65ºF (19ºC))
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF (177ºC) and prepare an 8x8-inch pan with foil and spray.
- Melt chocolate and butter over low heat, then whisk in sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix dry ingredients separately and fold into chocolate mixture. Prepare brownie batter and set aside 2 tbsp for marbling.
- Mix cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth for the cheesecake layer. Spread over brownie batter, then swirl with reserved batter and top with chocolate chips.
- Bake for 20 minutes, tent with foil, then bake until center reaches 195-200ºF (91-93ºC). Cool in pan for 1.5-2 hours before slicing.
Notes
Use a hot knife for clean cuts and enjoy!