If you’re craving a rich, decadent dessert, then you need to make these Cream Cheese Brownies! Homemade brownies are topped with a swirl of deliciously baked cream cheese.
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Swirled Cream Cheese Brownies Recipe
Of all the homemade brownie recipes I love, this one has got to be my favorite. Well, it’s at least in the top 10!
Brownies are so much fun to make, because there are so many different toppings and ingredients you can add to them to dress them up.
With that being said, simply swirling cream cheese on top of perfectly fudgy brownies elevates them to a whole new level of delicious.
Truly, adding cream cheese to brownies is just another way to make an already delicious dessert even more irresistible!
Why You’ll Love this Cream Cheese Brownie Recipe:
- Everyone loves them: They’re fudgy brownies topped with delectable cream cheese… Kids, grandparents and everyone in between loves them!
- Easy to make: Homemade brownies are so easy to make. This recipe will make you never want to buy a box of brownie mix at the store ever again!
- Delectable: Each bite of these creamy, chocolatey brownies is delectable and wholly satisfying.
How to Make Cheesecake Brownies
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Preheat the oven and prepare your baking pan.
- Cook the sugar, butter, and water. Stir frequently and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the chocolate chips, eggs, and vanilla.
- Mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Mix together cream cheese, egg, vanilla and sugar.
- Swirl the cream cheese mixture on top of the brownie batter.
- Bake.
- Allow the brownie to cool at room temperature.
- Move the brownies to the fridge and let them chill before cutting.
There are plenty of variations you can try with these easy cream cheese brownies! For more chocolate, consider sprinkling some semisweet chocolate chips on top of the cream cheese swirl before baking. To deepen the richness of these brownies even more, you could add 2 teaspoons of espresso powder to the brownie batter. Want more texture? Try tossing in a handful of chopped walnuts to the brownie batter!
In an airtight container in the refrigerator, these delicious brownies will stay fresh for up to 4 days! They can also be kept at room temperature for up to 2 days. I prefer keeping them in the fridge, though, so they stay fresh longer. Plus, they’re tasty when chilled! However, you can also keep them in the fridge but allow them to reach room temperature before eating if you don’t like them cold. They’re also tasty when heated up in the microwave and served with ice cream!
To freeze cream cheese brownies, allow them to cool fully and do not cut them into pieces. Wrap them tightly with foil or plastic wrap, or even both, and place them in the freezer where they’ll stay fresh for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy the cream cheese brownies, simply let them thaw at room temperature for a few hours before cutting into pieces.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- For the easiest removal, line the pan with foil and spray it with cooking spray.
- Use the toothpick method to check the doneness of the brownies. If the toothpick comes out clean after being inserted to the middle of the brownies, they are fully cooked! If not, add another 5 minutes of bake time before trying again.
- As tempting as it may be, don’t skip the cooling and chilling steps in this recipe. The cream cheese needs that time to set!
Fudgy homemade brownies are swirled with a sweet cream cheese mixture. This dessert recipe is perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings!
If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
Swirled Cream Cheese Brownies Recipe
Ingredients
For the Brownies
- ½ cup granulated sugar 100 grams
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 28 grams (¼ stick)
- 2 tablespoons water 28 grams
- 1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips 255 grams
- 2 large eggs 100 grams
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 grams
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour 80 grams
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1.5 grams
For the Cream Cheese Swirl
- 8 ounces cream cheese 227 grams, softened (1 standard package)
- 1 large egg 50 grams
- ¼ cup granulated sugar 50 grams
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 grams
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 8×8 Baking Pan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare an 8×8 square baking pan with a nonstick baking spray. The pan can also be lined with foil and sprayed for easier removal. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan set over medium heat and stirring frequently, cook the sugar, butter, and water until it reaches a boiling point. Once boiling, remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate chips until they are melted. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt until everything is well combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Set aside.½ cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons water, 1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips, 2 large eggs, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ⅔ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- To a large bowl, add the cream cheese, egg, vanilla, and sugar. Mix, with a hand mixer, until the batter is smooth and creamy. Using a spoon, drop dollops of the cream cheese mixture all over the top of the brownie batter. Using a toothpick, skewer, or knife, swirl around the top creating a pattern of swirls. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the center is set. Allow the bars to cool on the counter until you can move them into the fridge. Chill for 1-2 hours to allow the bars to set before cutting.8 ounces cream cheese, 1 large egg, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Notes
- For the easiest removal, line the pan with foil and spray it with cooking spray.
- Use the toothpick method to check the doneness of the brownies. If the toothpick comes out clean after being inserted to the middle of the brownies, they are fully cooked! If not, add another 5 minutes of bake time before trying again.
- As tempting as it may be, don’t skip the cooling and chilling steps in this recipe. The cream cheese needs that time to set!
I just made these brownies. Please pray they cook well and come out beautiful. OMG THESE WERE SO GOOD. I HAVE MADE TWO BATCHES THE 2ND ONE BETTER THAN THE FIRST. ITS A KEEPER!# THANKS SO MUCH!!
I made this alone, and I’m 11,Its super easy and fun to make, I’m hoping it tastes just as delisious as it smells!!
OMG i made this and it tasted litterly just like chocolate tuxedo cake ITS AMAZINGGG