These cream cheese swirl brownies are a delightful combination of rich chocolate and tangy cream cheese. They're perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings with a twist of creaminess.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Add flour, cocoa powder, and salt to the mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and egg until smooth.
- Pour half of the chocolate batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture on top.
- Pour the remaining chocolate batter over the cream cheese mixture. Use a knife to swirl the batter to create a marbled effect.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.
Interesting Facts
Cream cheese swirl brownies are a popular treat at bake sales and potlucks.
The cream cheese adds a tangy contrast to the rich chocolate flavor of the brownies.
These brownies can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.