Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal. This ensures your beautiful brownies won't stick.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.1 cup unsalted butter, melted, 2 cups granulated sugar, 4 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.1 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Gently fold in the 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips.1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well incorporated.8 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pour about two-thirds of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Dollop spoonfuls of the cheesecake mixture evenly over the brownie batter.
- Carefully spoon the remaining brownie batter over the cheesecake dollops.
- Using a knife or a skewer, gently swirl the brownie batter and cheesecake mixture together. Don't over-swirl; you want distinct ribbons of both components.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies comes out with moist crumbs attached (a little wetness is okay for fudgy brownies, but the cheesecake should be set). Be careful not to overbake, as this can dry out the brownies.
- Let the Cheesecake Swirled Brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting. This is crucial for clean cuts and allows the flavors to meld. You can refrigerate them for easier slicing if desired.
- Once cooled, lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into squares and serve. For an extra decadent touch, you can sprinkle with additional chocolate chips before baking or serve with a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
Once completely cooled, store your Cheesecake Swirled Brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For short periods (up to 2 days), you can store them in an airtight container at cool room temperature.
