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.
17Add cocoa powder, oil, vanilla, chopped chocolate, vinegar, and food color to the browned butter.
18Add cocoa powder, oil, vanilla, chopped chocolate, vinegar, and food color to the browned butter.
19Mix and let the mixture cool at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
20Mix and let the mixture cool at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
21Mix and let the mixture cool at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
22In another bowl, whisk eggs and light brown sugar for 4-6 minutes until dissolved and the mixture turns into a light pale color.
23In another bowl, whisk eggs and light brown sugar for 4-6 minutes until dissolved and the mixture turns into a light pale color.
24In another bowl, whisk eggs and light brown sugar for 4-6 minutes until dissolved and the mixture turns into a light pale color.
25Add powdered sugar and mix until fully combined (1-2 minutes).
26Add powdered sugar and mix until fully combined (1-2 minutes).
27Add powdered sugar and mix until fully combined (1-2 minutes).
28Combine the egg mixture with the browned butter mixture, and mix until combined.
29Combine the egg mixture with the browned butter mixture, and mix until combined.
30Combine the egg mixture with the browned butter mixture, and mix until combined.
31Add flour and chocolate chips to the batter.
32Add flour and chocolate chips to the batter.
33Add flour and chocolate chips to the batter.
34Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
35Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
36Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
37Transfer half of the brownie mixture to the prepared pan.
38Transfer half of the brownie mixture to the prepared pan.
39Transfer half of the brownie mixture to the prepared pan.
40Reserve 30g / 2-3 tbsp of the cream cheese mixture; add the remaining cream cheese mixture on top of the brownie layer.
41Reserve 30g / 2-3 tbsp of the cream cheese mixture; add the remaining cream cheese mixture on top of the brownie layer.
42Reserve 30g / 2-3 tbsp of the cream cheese mixture; add the remaining cream cheese mixture on top of the brownie layer.
43Top with the remaining brownie batter.
44Top with the remaining brownie batter.
45Top with the remaining brownie batter.
46Add the reserved cream cheese mixture and make swirls.
47Add the reserved cream cheese mixture and make swirls.
48Add the reserved cream cheese mixture and make swirls.
49Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is slightly fudgy.
50Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is slightly fudgy.
51Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is slightly fudgy.
52Let cool completely before cutting.
53Let cool completely before cutting.
54Let 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
Be careful not to overmix the brownie batter when adding flour and chocolate chips.