4Grease and line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.
5Grease and line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.
6Grease and line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.
7In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, egg, vanilla extract, sour cream, cornstarch, and sugar until smooth using a blender for the cream cheese layer.
8In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, egg, vanilla extract, sour cream, cornstarch, and sugar until smooth using a blender for the cream cheese layer.
9In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, egg, vanilla extract, sour cream, cornstarch, and sugar until smooth using a blender for the cream cheese layer.
10Brown butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring every 10 seconds.
11Brown butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring every 10 seconds.
12Brown butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring every 10 seconds.
13Once the butter turns golden brown, transfer it to a heatproof bowl.
14Once the butter turns golden brown, transfer it to a heatproof bowl.
15Once the butter turns golden brown, transfer it to a heatproof bowl.
16Add cocoa powder, oil, vanilla, chopped chocolate, vinegar, and food color to the browned butter. Mix and let the mixture cool at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
17Add cocoa powder, oil, vanilla, chopped chocolate, vinegar, and food color to the browned butter. Mix and let the mixture cool at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
18Add cocoa powder, oil, vanilla, chopped chocolate, vinegar, and food color to the browned butter. Mix and let the mixture cool at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
19In another bowl, whisk eggs and light brown sugar for 4-6 minutes until dissolved and the mixture turns into a light pale color.
20In another bowl, whisk eggs and light brown sugar for 4-6 minutes until dissolved and the mixture turns into a light pale color.
21In another bowl, whisk eggs and light brown sugar for 4-6 minutes until dissolved and the mixture turns into a light pale color.
22Add powdered sugar and mix until fully combined for 1-2 minutes.
23Add powdered sugar and mix until fully combined for 1-2 minutes.
24Add powdered sugar and mix until fully combined for 1-2 minutes.
25Combine the egg mixture with the browned butter mixture, mixing until combined.
26Combine the egg mixture with the browned butter mixture, mixing until combined.
27Combine the egg mixture with the browned butter mixture, mixing until combined.
28Add flour and chocolate chips to the batter. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix at this stage.
29Add flour and chocolate chips to the batter. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix at this stage.
30Add flour and chocolate chips to the batter. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix at this stage.
31Transfer half of the brownie mixture to the prepared pan.
32Transfer half of the brownie mixture to the prepared pan.
33Transfer half of the brownie mixture to the prepared pan.
34Reserve 30g / 2-3 tbsp of the cream cheese mixture; add the remaining mixture on top of the brownie layer.
35Reserve 30g / 2-3 tbsp of the cream cheese mixture; add the remaining mixture on top of the brownie layer.
36Reserve 30g / 2-3 tbsp of the cream cheese mixture; add the remaining mixture on top of the brownie layer.
37Top with the remaining brownie batter.
38Top with the remaining brownie batter.
39Top with the remaining brownie batter.
40Add the reserved cream cheese mixture on top.
41Add the reserved cream cheese mixture on top.
42Add the reserved cream cheese mixture on top.
43Make swirls in the batter.
44Make swirls in the batter.
45Make swirls in the batter.
46Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is slightly fudgy.
47Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is slightly fudgy.
48Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is slightly fudgy.
49Let cool completely before cutting.
50Let cool completely before cutting.
51Let cool completely before cutting.
Ingredients
0.75 cups all purpose flour
0.75 cups all purpose flour
0.75 cups all purpose flour
3 tbsp natural cocoa powder
3 tbsp natural cocoa powder
3 tbsp natural cocoa powder
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup unsalted butter
0.5 cup light brown sugar
0.5 cup light brown sugar
0.5 cup light brown sugar
1.75 cup powdered sugar
1.75 cup powdered sugar
1.75 cup powdered sugar
3 large eggs, room temp
3 large eggs, room temp
3 large eggs, room temp
1 pinch salt
1 pinch salt
1 pinch salt
1 tsp vinegar
1 tsp vinegar
1 tsp vinegar
1.5 tsp gel red food coloring
1.5 tsp gel red food coloring
1.5 tsp gel red food coloring
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp olive oil
0.75 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
0.75 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
0.75 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
0.33 cup semi sweet chocolate, chopped
0.33 cup semi sweet chocolate, chopped
0.33 cup semi sweet chocolate, chopped
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp vanilla extract
8 oz cream cheese, room temp
8 oz cream cheese, room temp
8 oz cream cheese, room temp
0.25 cup granulated sugar
0.25 cup granulated sugar
0.25 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp cornstarch
0.5 tsp vanilla extract
0.5 tsp vanilla extract
0.5 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp sour cream, room temp
2 tbsp sour cream, room temp
2 tbsp sour cream, room temp
1 large egg, room temp
1 large egg, room temp
1 large egg, room temp
Equipment
8x8 inch panparchment papermixing bowlblendersaucepanheatproof bowlwhisk
Tips
Do not overmix the brownie batter after adding flour and chocolate chips.