Luscious Chocolate Swirl Brownies 🍫
Indulge in these rich and decadent chocolate swirl brownies, combining a fudgy brownie layer with a creamy chocolate cheesecake swirl. A perfect sweet treat for any occasion!
Equipment
- 9x9-inch baking pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Food Processor
Ingredients
Brownie Layer
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened baking cocoa powder scoop & sweep method
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour scoop & sweep method
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Cheesecake Swirl Layer
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate melted
- 2.5 ounces semisweet chocolate melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese very soft (at room temperature)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare Your Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
- Mix Brownie Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, packed brown sugar, and cocoa powder. Stir well. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each. Stir in the vanilla extract until just combined.
- Add Dry to Brownie Wet: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Gently fold these dry ingredients into the butter mixture until just blended. Spread this brownie batter evenly into your prepared baking pan and set aside.
- Create Cheesecake Swirl: In a food processor, blend the very soft cream cheese, egg, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is completely smooth. Pour in both the melted unsweetened and semisweet chocolates, then process again until everything is perfectly combined.
- Layer and Swirl: Carefully spoon the creamy cheesecake mixture over the brownie layer in the pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the pan in your preheated oven and bake for approximately 40-45 minutes. To check for doneness, a toothpick inserted should come out with only a few moist crumbs.
- Cool Completely: Allow your delicious brownies to cool completely before slicing into squares. For the best texture, chill them in the refrigerator before cutting. Store any leftovers in an airtight container, preferably in the fridge. Enjoy them cold or at room temperature!
Notes
Feel free to adjust the amount of chocolate in the cheesecake swirl to your liking. For an extra touch, you can add chocolate chips to the brownie batter!
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 251
- Total Carbs: 27g
- Net Carbs: 25g
- Fats: 16g
- Protein: 4g
