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Cheesecake Chocolate Brownies

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Cheesecake Chocolate Brownies combine rich, fudgy chocolate brownies with a silky vanilla cheesecake layer for a beautifully marbled, indulgent dessert. These decadent squares offer a perfect balance of deep chocolate flavor and creamy tang.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 9–12 brownies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake layer)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature (for cheesecake layer)
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake layer)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving overhangs for easy removal.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips with the butter in 20–30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  3. Stir in granulated sugar. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then stir in vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, and sea salt. Fold dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture just until combined.
  5. Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
  6. Spread brownie batter into the prepared pan, reserving about 1/3 cup for swirling.
  7. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla and mix until creamy.
  8. Pour cheesecake mixture over the brownie base.
  9. Loosen reserved brownie batter with 1 teaspoon warm water. Drop spoonfuls over the cheesecake layer and gently swirl with a knife.
  10. Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  11. Cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  12. Lift out using the parchment and slice into squares.

Notes

  • Use dark chocolate chips for a deeper chocolate flavor.
  • Add mini chocolate chips or raspberry jam for extra texture and flavor.
  • Avoid overbaking to prevent the cheesecake layer from cracking.
  • Chill fully for clean slices and best texture.
  • Can be doubled in a 9×13-inch pan.

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