Description
Chocolate lovers will adore this rich cream cheese brownies recipe that swirls tangy cream cheese through deep chocolate batter. Creamy and indulgent, you can savor each decadent bite of this classic dessert perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and hot
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg white
- ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup plus 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Configure the oven to 350°F (177°C) and meticulously line an 8×8 inch pan with foil, applying a generous coating of grease to prevent adhesion.
- Brownie Base Construction: Merge hot melted butter with granulated sugar, allowing the mixture to meld for flavor enhancement, then whisk in eggs, water, and vanilla extract until uniformly blended.
- Dry Ingredient Integration: Delicately sift cocoa powder, flour, and salt, folding gently into the liquid mixture to maintain a luxurious, tender consistency while incorporating semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Cream Cheese Layer Development: Whip cream cheese to a silky smooth texture, progressively introducing sugar, flour, egg white, and vanilla extract until the mixture achieves a flawless, lump-free composition.
- Layering and Marbling Technique: Transfer the primary brownie batter to the prepared pan, strategically distributing cream cheese mixture across the surface, then artfully drag a knife through the batters to create an elegant marbled pattern.
- Baking and Cooling Process: Bake for 32-37 minutes until a toothpick reveals minimal moist crumbs, then transfer to a wire rack, allowing the brownies to cool completely within the pan for optimal texture and flavor development.
Notes
- Butter Temperature Tip: Let hot melted butter cool slightly before mixing with sugar to prevent egg scrambling and ensure smooth batter consistency.
- Marbling Technique: Swirl cream cheese mixture gently with a knife’s tip for elegant, professional-looking pattern without overmixing.
- Doneness Check: Look for moist crumbs on toothpick, not completely clean, to guarantee fudgy, rich brownie texture.
- Cooling Strategy: Allow brownies to cool entirely in pan to set structure and enhance flavor melding, preventing crumbly or dry results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 37 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg