Cheesecake swirl brownies are a chewy brownie filled with chocolate chips that has a creamy cheesecake swirl. Beautiful and easy to make!
These brownies are perfect for when you can't decide what type of dessert to make. A simple brownie that gets elevated into a fancy dessert with them addition of a cheesecake swirl. I can not begin to tell you how good these are!
Why You'll Love These Brownies
Rich and decadent. You can't get more decadent than thick chewy brownies with rich cheesecake swirl. The texture is so perfect and delicious.
Easy to make. I know it looks like there are a lot of steps, but I promise this recipe is easy to make! The recipe is also all done by hand so no need for fancy mixers.
Best of two desserts. I know I sometimes can decide what type of dessert I want, so I love recipes that infuse two together! It's the best of both worlds.
How to Make These Brownies
Preheat oven to 350F and line a 8×8 square baking pan with parchment paper. Lining the pan with parchment paper allows you to easily remove the brownies from the pan.
Brownie Batter
Chop the bakers chocolate and place in a microwave safe bowl. Melt in the microwave by stopping and stirring the chocolate in 20 second increments. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl combine melted butter and sugar and whisk by hand until smooth.
Add in the eggs and vanilla. Vigorously mix for a good 2-3 minutes. Doing this breaks down the eggs and gives the brownies that shinny crackle top.
Pour in the melted chocolate and whisk until mixture is well combined.
Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Using a rubber spatula mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined. Do not over mix. Fold in the chocolate chips. Set aside.
Cheesecake Batter
In a medium sized bowl add the softened cream cheese, egg yolk, white sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Assembling the Brownies
Pour three quarters of the brownie mixture into the lined pan and spread evenly.
Spoon dollops of the cheesecake mixture over top of the brownie batter. Spoon dollops of the reaming brownie mixture in between the cheesecake batter.
Next, take a butter knife and gently trace lines horizontally and then vertically to swirl the batters together.
Bake brownies for 30 minutes. Allow the brownies to fully cool in the pan before removing and slicing.
How to Slice Brownies
To get perfect brownie slices use a sharp knife and wipe it clean after each cut. You can make 16 brownies or 9 large brownies.
Storing The Brownies
Since these brownies have cheesecake in them they should be stored in the fridge in an airtight container. Brownies stay good for 3 days in the fridge. Before serving bring them to room temperature.
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Cheesecake Swirl Brownies
Ingredients
Brownie Batter
- 1/2 C salted butter melted
- 1 C white sugar
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz semi sweet bakers chocolate melted
- 1/4 C unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 C all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 C semi sweet chocolate chips
Cheesecake Swirl
- 4 oz cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/4 C white sugar
- 1 large egg yolk at room temperature
- 3/4 tsp vanilla extact
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and line a 8×8 square baking pan with parchment paper.
Brownie Batter
- Chop the bakers chocolate and place in a microwave safe bowl. Melt in the microwave by stopping and stirring the chocolate in 20 second increments. Set aside.4 oz semi sweet bakers chocolate
- In a large mixing bowl combine melted butter and sugar and whisk by hand until smooth.1/2 C salted butter, 1 C white sugar
- Add in the eggs and vanilla. Vigorously mix for a good 2-3 minutes. Doing this breaks down the eggs and gives the brownies that shinny crackle top.2 large eggs, 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pour in the melted chocolate and whisk until mixture is well combined.4 oz semi sweet bakers chocolate
- Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Using a rubber spatula mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined. Do not over mix.3/4 C all purpose flour, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 C unsweetened cocoa powder
- Fold in the chocolate chips. Set aside.1 C semi sweet chocolate chips
Cheesecake Swirl
- In a medium sized bowl add the softened cream cheese, egg yolk, white sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.4 oz cream cheese, 1/4 C white sugar, 1 large egg yolk, 3/4 tsp vanilla extact
Assembling the Brownies
- Pour three quarters of the brownie mixture into the lined pan and spread evenly.
- Spoon dollops of the cheesecake mixture over top of the brownie batter.
- Spoon dollops of the reaming brownie mixture in between the cheesecake batter. See photos above.
- Next, take a butter knife and gently trace lines horizontally and then vertically to swirl the batters together.
- Bake brownies for 30 minutes.
- Allow brownies to fully in the pan before slicing.
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