Get ready to indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these Cheesecake Brownies. If you're a fan of the classic combination of chocolate and cheesecake, you'll love this recipe that takes it to a new level.
These brownies are rich, fudgy, and swirled with a luscious layer of creamy cheesecake, creating a beautiful marble pattern that looks as good as it tastes.
The recipe starts with a basic brownie batter that's easy to make and loaded with cocoa powder and bittersweet chocolate, creating a rich chocolate flavor that will satisfy any chocolate lover's craving.
Once the brownie batter is prepared, it's poured into a prepared baking dish, ready to be transformed with the cheesecake swirls.
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How to Make Cheesecake Brownies
Note: The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.
Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or grease with butter or nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
How to Make Cheesecake
In a small bowl, microwave the cream cheese until soft, about 20 seconds. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese with the sugar, egg yolk, pure vanilla extract, Irish Cream, and flour until smooth. Set aside.
How to Make Brownies
Sift the flour and Cocoa powder in a medium bowl and set aside. In a medium microwave-proof bowl, melt the butter in the microwave for about 1 minute. Immediately add the chopped chocolate and stir until melted and smooth. If bits of chocolate remain, place the mixture in the microwave for 10 seconds.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, pure vanilla extract, Irish Cream, and salt on medium speed until smooth. Add the melted chocolate mixture and beat until well incorporated. Add the flour mixture and mix on low until just combined. Do not overmix!
Spread the brownie batter in the prepared pan. Using a spoon, dollop the cheesecake batter over the cheesecake layer, about eight dollops (for the perfect Irish Cream Cheesecake Marbled Brownie, leave as much space as possible between the dollops). Using a wooden skewer, swirl the cheesecake batter through the Brownie batter, making a marbled pattern. (Don't overdo the marbling, or the batters will get muddled).
Bake the Cheesecake Brownies until puffed and set in the center, 40-45 minutes. Let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Cut the Cheesecake Brownies into 3 inches square pieces. Enjoy!
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Recipe
Easy Cheesecake Brownies
Ingredients
For the Irish Cream Cheesecake
- 8 ounces cream cheese , preferably Philadelphia brand
- 65 g (⅓ cup) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Irish Cream
- 20 g (2 tablespoons) all-purpose flour, sifted
For the Irish Cream Brownies
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate , finely chopped
- 3 large eggs , room temperature
- 50 g (¼ cup) granulated sugar
- 165 g (½ cup) light brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 60 ml (¼ cup) Irish Cream
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 103 g (¾ cup) all-purpose flour, spooned into a measuring cup and leveled-off
- 16 g (2 tablespoons) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Line with parchment paper a 9-inch square baking pan or grease with butter or nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
How to Make Cheesecake
- In a small bowl, microwave the cream cheese until soft, about 20 seconds. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese with the sugar, egg yolk, pure vanilla extract, Irish Cream, and flour until smooth. Set aside.
How to Make Brownies
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour and Cocoa powder and set aside.
- In a medium microwave-proof bowl, melt the butter in the microwave for about 1 minute. Immediately add the chopped chocolate and stir until melted and smooth. If bits of chocolate remain, place the mixture back in the microwave for 10 seconds.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, pure vanilla extract, Irish Cream, and salt on medium speed until smooth. Add the melted chocolate mixture and beat until well incorporated. Add the flour mixture and mix on low until just combined. Do not overmix!
- Spread the brownie batter in the prepared pan. Using a spoon, dollop the cheesecake batter over the cheesecake layer, about 8 dollops (for the perfect Irish Cream Cheesecake Marbled Brownie, leave as much space as possible between the dollops).
- Using a wooden skewer, swirl the cheesecake batter through the Brownie batter, making a marbled pattern. (Don't overdo the marbling, or the batters will get muddled).
- Bake the Cheesecake Marbled Brownies until puffed and set in the center, 40-45 minutes. Let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Cut the Cheesecake Marbled Brownies into 3 inches square pieces. Enjoy!
Notes
- To store: Cheesecake Brownies, allow them to cool completely in the pan, and then cover them with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. They can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If you need to store them for longer, you can freeze the brownies for up to 3 months.
- To reheat: Cheesecake Brownies, microwave them for a few seconds until warmed through, or heat them in the oven. To reheat in the oven, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Place the brownies on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes or until warmed. Avoid over-baking them, as this can cause them to dry out. Cheesecake Brownies are best served fresh, but reheating them can bring them back to their delicious, gooey texture.
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.