Description
Indulge in the best of both worlds with these decadent Cheesecake Brownies. Rich, fudgy brownie meets creamy cheesecake in every bite, creating a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Brownie Layer
- 135g dark chocolate (72%), coarsely chopped
- 120g unsalted butter, cold
- 10g dutch process cocoa or regular unsweetened cocoa, sifted
- 2 large eggs (about 100g)
- 135g caster sugar
- 65g light or dark brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 65g all-purpose flour, sifted
Cheesecake Layer
- 225g full fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 60g caster sugar
- 1 large egg (50g), room temperature
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- BROWNIE LAYER – Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper. Melt chocolate and butter together. Stir in cocoa powder. Mix eggs and sugars until light. Add chocolate mixture, salt, vanilla, and flour. Pour into pan.
- CHEESECAKE LAYER – Combine all cheesecake ingredients until smooth. Swirl ¾ of mixture into brownie batter. Top with remaining mixture and swirl.
- Bake for 22-28 minutes. Cool in pan, then slice into squares.
Notes
- If using granulated sugar instead of caster, both work well but caster dissolves better.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
