Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies
Indulge in delightful Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies, where rich chocolate goodness meets creamy perfection, offering a luscious swirl of cream cheese in fudgy brownies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 9 brownies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- Combine the melted butter and 1 cup of sugar in a mixing bowl. Stir in the 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well blended.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Beat the cream cheese with 1/4 cup sugar, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spoon dollops of the cream cheese mixture over it.
- Layer the remaining brownie batter on top, ensuring it covers all the cream cheese.
- Swirl the cream cheese mixture into the brownie batter with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
For a lighter option, consider substituting half the butter with applesauce.
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