Decadent Marbled Brownies
A fusion of luscious chocolate and creamy cheesecake.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Microwave-safe bowl or double boiler
- Toothpick or skewer
Ingredients
BROWNIE LAYER
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 8 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
CREAM CHEESE LAYER
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF (175ºC)
- Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- In a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler, melt the butter and bittersweet chocolate together. Stir until smooth and let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted chocolate mixture, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. Gently fold in the flour and salt until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter. Use a toothpick or skewer to swirl the cream cheese mixture into the brownie batter, creating a marbled effect.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into squares and enjoy!