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Cheesecake Brownies are a must-try dessert today!

Rich, fudgy brownies swirled with tangy cheesecake—two decadent desserts in one! These crowd-pleasing bars are easy to make and impossible to resist.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
For the Cheesecake Layer:
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Make the brownie batter: mix butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder. Pour into pan.
  3. For the cheesecake layer, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of cheesecake batter over brownie batter. Swirl with a knife.
  5. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until center is set. Cool completely before slicing.
  6.  

Notes

  • Add chocolate chips to the brownie batter for extra indulgence.
  • Chill before slicing for cleaner cuts.
  • Store in the fridge up to 5 days.

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