Description
A rich, fudgy chocolate brownie base topped with a marbled cream cheese swirl for a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 oz dark chocolate, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Melt butter and dark chocolate together until smooth.
- Stir in 1 cup sugar and vanilla extract.
- Whisk in eggs one at a time, then fold in cocoa powder and flour until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and sour cream until smooth.
- Pour chocolate batter into the pan and dollop cream cheese mixture on top.
- Use a toothpick to swirl the cream cheese into the chocolate batter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are set but the center remains slightly soft.
- Cool completely in the pan before lifting out with parchment and slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American