Cheesecake Brownies Recipe
Rich, fudgy cheesecake brownies with a creamy cream cheese swirl, crackly brownie tops, and bakery-style texture. Easy homemade brownie cheesecake bars.
Ingredients
For The Brownie Batter
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 8 oz semi-chocolate chopped or morsels
- 1¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar dark or light
- 3 large eggs
- 1 large yolk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp espresso powder
For The Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch metal baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides.
- Melt butter and chopped chocolate together in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla for 2–3 minutes until glossy and slightly thickened.
- Slowly whisk in the melted chocolate mixture.
- Fold in flour, cocoa powder, salt, and espresso powder until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla. Mix until creamy.
- Spread about ¾ of the brownie batter into the prepared pan.
- Spoon cheesecake filling over the brownie layer.
- Dollop remaining brownie batter over the cheesecake layer.
- Use a knife to gently swirl the cheesecake and brownie batter together.
- Bake for 38–45 minutes, or until edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
- Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing.
- Slice into 16 squares using a warm, clean knife.
- For the cleanest slices, chill brownies before cutting and wipe the knife between each slice. Do not overbake — brownies should come out with moist crumbs, not a clean toothpick.
Notes
Nutrition Value Card
Serving Size: 1 brownieYield: 16 brownies
| Nutrition | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 355 |
| Total Fat | 24g |
| Saturated Fat | 14g |
| Cholesterol | 95mg |
| Sodium | 235mg |
| Carbohydrates | 34g |
| Fiber | 2g |
| Sugar | 26g |
| Protein | 5g |