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Cream Cheese Brownie

Fudgy Cream Cheese Brownies Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated 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 granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Whisk the melted butter and 1 cup sugar, then whisk in the eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add the flour, cocoa, and salt; stir until just combined.
  2. Beat the cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar until smooth and fluffy, then beat in the egg yolk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until silky.
  3. Spread two-thirds of the brownie batter in the pan. Dollop the cream cheese mixture on top, then the remaining brownie batter. Use a knife to swirl in figure eights for about 15 seconds.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely in the pan on a rack.
  5. Lift the brownies out using the parchment, slice into 16 squares, and serve.

Notes

The brownies need to cool completely before slicing; this takes about an hour at room temperature. For the cleanest cuts, chill them in the fridge for at least an hour after cooling.