Cheesecake Brownies

🍫 Cheesecake Brownies

Makes: 9–12 squares

Ingredients

Brownie Layer

• ½ cup (115 g) butter, melted

• 1 cup sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ⅓ cup cocoa powder

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• ¼ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp baking powder

Cheesecake Layer

• 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

• ¼ cup sugar

• 1 large egg

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1️⃣ Prep

• Heat oven to 175°C / 350°F

• Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment.

2️⃣ Brownie Batter

1. Whisk butter + sugar until glossy.

2. Add eggs + vanilla.

3. Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, baking powder.

4. Spread ¾ of the batter into pan.

3️⃣ Cheesecake Layer

1. Beat cream cheese + sugar until smooth.

2. Mix in egg + vanilla.

3. Spread gently over brownie layer.

4️⃣ Swirl & Bake

1. Drop spoonfuls of remaining brownie batter on top.

2. Swirl lightly with a knife.

3. Bake 30–35 minutes, until center is just set.

👉 Slight jiggle = perfect fudgy texture.

Cooling (Important!)

• Cool completely, then chill at least 1 hour before slicing.

• Use a hot knife for clean cuts.

Fun Variations ✨

• Add chocolate chips to the brownie layer.

• Swirl in raspberry jam or peanut butter.

• Top with a light dusting of powdered sugar.