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Cream Cheese Brownies

The almighty Cream Cheese Brownies! My favourite brownie of all time. A dense and moist layered brownie with a chocolate brownie base and a cream cheese topping. They keep for almost a week in the fridge and they even freeze great.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: brownies, chocolate, cream cheese
Servings: 25 brownies
Calories: 150kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

Brownie Layer:

  • 1/2 Cup butter, unsalted
  • 4 Ounces dark chocolate or bitter sweet chocolate, roughly chopped
  • 1 Cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1/2 Cup flour can be substituted for corn flour
  • Pinch salt

Cream Cheese Layer:

  • 8 Ounces cream cheese full fat kind
  • 1/3 Cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 Egg large
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Prepare a 8 x 8 inch baking tin by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper and again greasing the parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a stainless steel saucepan set over simmering water, add the butter and chocolate. Stir until it has completely melted and it's of smooth consistency. Remove from heat and whisk in the eggs one at a time.
  • Add the sugar and vanilla and continue to whisk until smooth. Add the flour and salt and stir long enough until there are no lumps.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, add the cream cheese and beat on high speed until smooth. Now add the egg, sugar, and vanilla. Continue to mix this on high speed until a smooth consistency forms. Set aside.
  • Pour the brownie batter into the baking tin, reserving about 1/4 cup. Make sure it is spread out evenly. Next, pour the cream cheese mixture on the top and make sure the brownie layer is completely covered. Once you have done this, place spoonfuls of the brownie batter over this layer. I usually do nine spoonfuls on top of the cream cheese layer. Now, with a sharp knife you want to swirl the brownie layer that is on top into the cream cheese mixture. Basically, you will make swirling motions and pretty patterns will appear. Just do it long enough until you have the entire top covered in swirls.
  • Bake the brownies for about 40 - 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few crumbs on it. Remove from oven when done and place on a wire rack to cool. When cooled, cut into squares. Will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for about 5 days.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Cream Cheese Brownies
Amount Per Serving (1 brownie)
Calories 150 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 40mg13%
Sodium 70mg3%
Potassium 55mg2%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 264IU5%
Calcium 16mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.