Description
Decadent chocolate brownies topped with a tangy cream cheese swirl, creating a striking visual and a rich contrast in flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F and line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Stir melted butter and 1 cup sugar together in a bowl.
- Mix in cocoa powder until smooth, then beat in 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
- Fold in the flour until just combined and pour into the pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the remaining egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla on low speed.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture onto the brownie batter and swirl with a toothpick.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool completely in the refrigerator for 2 hours before slicing.