Description
Indulgent chocolate brownies swirled with creamy cheesecake create a delightful dessert sensation. Rich chocolate layers meld with tangy cream cheese, offering an irresistible treat that satisfies intense sweet cravings you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 6 tbsps (85 g) unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (170 g) mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup (40 g) cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F, line 9-inch square pan with parchment paper, and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Create Chocolate Base: Melt dark chocolate and butter together, whisking until glossy and fully incorporated.
- Build Brownie Foundation: Blend sugar and vanilla into chocolate mixture, then gradually mix in eggs until silky and uniform.
- Develop Batter Texture: Sift cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt into chocolate mixture, folding gently to maintain smooth consistency.
- Enhance Chocolate Profile: Fold mini chocolate chips throughout batter, ensuring even distribution.
- Layer Brownie Base: Pour two-thirds of brownie batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly across bottom.
- Craft Cheesecake Layer: Whip cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until luxuriously smooth and creamy.
- Assemble Marbled Design: Delicately spoon cheesecake mixture over brownie base, then drizzle remaining brownie batter on top.
- Create Swirl Pattern: Use knife to gently marble cheesecake and brownie layers, generating artistic visual texture.
- Bake and Finalize: Bake for 30-35 minutes until toothpick reveals minimal moist crumbs, indicating perfect doneness.
- Cool and Serve: Allow brownies to cool completely in pan, then slice into elegant squares, serving at room temperature for optimal taste experience.
Notes
- Master Temperature Control: Precise oven temperature ensures perfect brownie texture and prevents potential burning or undercooking.
- Prevent Overmixing: Gently fold ingredients to maintain a light, tender brownie consistency and avoid developing tough gluten structures.
- Create Smooth Marbling: Use a knife’s tip to create delicate swirls, ensuring a visually appealing and professional-looking cheesecake brownie surface.
- Cooling is Crucial: Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan to set the cheesecake layer and achieve clean, precise cutting lines.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg