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Cream Cheese Swirled Brownies Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Description

Delightfully rich and creamy, these Cream Cheese Brownies feature a luscious swirl of tangy cream cheese filling atop a dense, fudgy chocolate brownie base. Perfectly balanced with a marbled pattern, these brownies combine the smoothness of cream cheese with the intense flavor of unsweetened chocolate for an indulgent treat that’s sure to impress at any gathering.

Ingredients

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon flour

Brownie Batter

  • 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • ½ cup butter (1 stick)
  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ¼ cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Cooking spray (for pan and foil)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, soften the cream cheese by mashing it with a fork. Add sour cream, sugar, and flour, then stir well to combine. Set aside while you prepare the brownies.
  2. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Spray an 8×8-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Line the pan with two pieces of tinfoil arranged crisscross, pressing into the corners and letting the edges hang over the sides to create handles. Spray the foil to prevent sticking, making it easier to lift the brownies once baked.
  3. Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a medium-sized pot over low heat, melt the butter until fully melted and coating the pot’s bottom. Add the chopped unsweetened chocolate, keeping the heat low, stirring regularly until the mixture is smooth and fully melted. Remove from heat.
  4. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until smooth.
  5. Combine Chocolate Mixture: Gradually add the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the large bowl with the dry ingredients, whisking continuously until the batter is fully incorporated and smooth.
  6. Assemble Brownies: Pour the majority of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, reserving about 2/3 cup for later. Spread this batter evenly over the foil-lined pan.
  7. Add Cream Cheese Layer: Evenly spread the cream cheese filling over the brownie batter layer.
  8. Create Marbled Effect: Drop spoonfuls of the reserved brownie batter over the cream cheese layer, roughly 6 to 8 dollops. Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the batter into the cream cheese filling to create a marble pattern.
  9. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes. Rotate the pan halfway through baking to ensure even cooking. The brownies are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
  10. Cool and Serve: Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least one hour. Once cooled, lift the brownies out by the foil edges and cut into 12 squares. Refrigerate leftovers for optimal freshness and enjoy!

Notes

  • Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
  • Use unsweetened chocolate for rich, deep chocolate flavor; substitute with semi-sweet if preferred, but reduce sugar.
  • Lining the pan with foil makes for easy removal and clean-up.
  • Do not overbake to keep brownies moist and fudgy.
  • Store refrigerated and consume within 3-4 days for best taste and texture.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/cream-cheese-swirled-brownies-recipe/