Cheesecake-Marbled Brownies

Rich, fudgy brownies swirled with a creamy cheesecake batter for the perfect combination of two classic desserts. These decadent bars feature a chocolate brownie base marbled with sweetened cream cheese.

12 servings
1 hr 15 min

Ingredients

  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 2 ounce unsweetened chocolate
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • cup sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Heat butter and chocolate in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, whisking occasionally, just until melted. Remove from heat and whisk in sugar, eggs, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until well combined. Whisk in flour until just combined and spread in baking pan.

    15 min

  3. 3.

    Whisk together cheesecake batter ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Dollop over brownie batter, then swirl in with a knife or spatula.

    10 min

  4. 4.

    Bake until edges are slightly puffed and center is just set, about 35 minutes.

    35 min

  5. 5.

    Serve warm or at room temperature.

    5 min

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