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Ultimate Fudgy Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies From Scratch

A close-up of a fudgy cream cheese brownies square with a rich chocolate base and a marbled cream cheese swirl.
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Make these decadent, ultra-moist brownies featuring a rich, fudgy chocolate base perfectly marbled with a silky, tangy cream cheese layer. This recipe delivers the best homemade cheesecake brownies.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cream cheese mix)
  • 1 large egg (for cream cheese mix)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream cheese mix)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. Prepare the brownie batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined.
  3. Whisk in the 4 eggs one at a time until the mixture is smooth. Stir in 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing only until just combined. Do not overmix; this keeps the brownies fudgy.
  5. Prepare the cream cheese layer: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 egg, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
  6. Spread about two-thirds of the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  7. Dollop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter.
  8. Pour the remaining brownie batter over the cream cheese dollops.
  9. Use a butter knife or skewer to gently swirl the two batters together to create a marbled effect. Do not over-swirl, or the colors will blend completely.
  10. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. The edges should look set, and a toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter.
  11. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment overhang and cutting them into squares.

Notes

  • For the fudgiest texture, avoid overbaking. The center should still look slightly soft when you remove them from the oven.
  • If you want a richer chocolate flavor, add 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips to the brownie batter before swirling.
  • Serve these decadent chocolate dessert bars slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.

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