Description
Rich, fudgy chocolate brownies marbled with a tangy cream cheese swirl. A visually impressive treat that balances deep cocoa with a creamy finish.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Stir melted butter and cocoa powder together in a bowl until smooth.
- Whisk in 1 cup of sugar, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gently fold in the flour and salt until no streaks of flour remain.
- Pour the chocolate batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 egg, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until smooth.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the chocolate batter in small dollops.
- Use a toothpick or knife to swirl the mixtures together into a marbled pattern.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American