Cheesecake Brownies

45 mins
Serves 16
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F. Grease and line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. 2Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F. Grease and line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.
  3. 3Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F. Grease and line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.
  4. 4Prepare cream cheese layer: Whisk cream cheese, egg, vanilla, and sugar until smooth.
  5. 5Prepare cream cheese layer: Whisk cream cheese, egg, vanilla, and sugar until smooth.
  6. 6Prepare cream cheese layer: Whisk cream cheese, egg, vanilla, and sugar until smooth.
  7. 7Prepare brownie layer: Brown butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring every 10 seconds. Once milk solids from butter sink and turn golden brown, transfer to a heatproof bowl.
  8. 8Prepare brownie layer: Brown butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring every 10 seconds. Once milk solids from butter sink and turn golden brown, transfer to a heatproof bowl.
  9. 9Prepare brownie layer: Brown butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring every 10 seconds. Once milk solids from butter sink and turn golden brown, transfer to a heatproof bowl.
  10. 10Add cocoa powder, oil, vanilla, and chopped chocolate; mix until dissolved. Let the mixture cool at room temperature for 15-20 mins
  11. 11Add cocoa powder, oil, vanilla, and chopped chocolate; mix until dissolved. Let the mixture cool at room temperature for 15-20 mins
  12. 12Add cocoa powder, oil, vanilla, and chopped chocolate; mix until dissolved. Let the mixture cool at room temperature for 15-20 mins
  13. 13Whisk eggs and light brown sugar for 4-6 minutes until dissolved and the mixture turns light pale in color.
  14. 14Whisk eggs and light brown sugar for 4-6 minutes until dissolved and the mixture turns light pale in color.
  15. 15Whisk eggs and light brown sugar for 4-6 minutes until dissolved and the mixture turns light pale in color.
  16. 16Add powdered sugar and mix until combined (1-2 minutes).
  17. 17Add powdered sugar and mix until combined (1-2 minutes).
  18. 18Add powdered sugar and mix until combined (1-2 minutes).
  19. 19Combine with the browned butter mixture; mix until combined. Add flour and chocolate chips. Mix until just combined; don't overmix the batter.
  20. 20Combine with the browned butter mixture; mix until combined. Add flour and chocolate chips. Mix until just combined; don't overmix the batter.
  21. 21Combine with the browned butter mixture; mix until combined. Add flour and chocolate chips. Mix until just combined; don't overmix the batter.
  22. 22Transfer half of the brownie mixture to the prepared pan.
  23. 23Transfer half of the brownie mixture to the prepared pan.
  24. 24Transfer half of the brownie mixture to the prepared pan.
  25. 25Reserve 30g / 2-3 tbsp of the cream cheese mixture; add the remaining cream cheese mixture to the brownie mixture.
  26. 26Reserve 30g / 2-3 tbsp of the cream cheese mixture; add the remaining cream cheese mixture to the brownie mixture.
  27. 27Reserve 30g / 2-3 tbsp of the cream cheese mixture; add the remaining cream cheese mixture to the brownie mixture.
  28. 28Top with the remaining brownie batter; add the reserved cream cheese mixture. Make swirls.
  29. 29Top with the remaining brownie batter; add the reserved cream cheese mixture. Make swirls.
  30. 30Top with the remaining brownie batter; add the reserved cream cheese mixture. Make swirls.
  31. 31Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is a little fudgy.
  32. 32Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is a little fudgy.
  33. 33Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is a little fudgy.
  34. 34Let cool completely before cutting.
  35. 35Let cool completely before cutting.
  36. 36Let cool completely before cutting.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup natural cocoa powder
  • 0.5 cup natural cocoa powder
  • 0.5 cup natural cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar
  • 1.75 cups powdered sugar
  • 1.75 cups powdered sugar
  • 1.75 cups powdered sugar
  • 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
  • 0.33 cup semi-sweet chocolate
  • 0.33 cup semi-sweet chocolate
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

8x8 inch baking panwhisksaucepanmixing bowlspatulaparchment paper