Fudgy Cheesecake Brownie Recipe

45 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F.
  2. 2Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F.
  3. 3Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F.
  4. 4Grease and line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.
  5. 5Grease and line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.
  6. 6Grease and line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.
  7. 7Whisk cream cheese, egg, vanilla, and sugar until smooth to prepare the cream cheese layer.
  8. 8Whisk cream cheese, egg, vanilla, and sugar until smooth to prepare the cream cheese layer.
  9. 9Whisk cream cheese, egg, vanilla, and sugar until smooth to prepare the cream cheese layer.
  10. 10Brown butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring every 10 seconds.
  11. 11Brown butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring every 10 seconds.
  12. 12Brown butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring every 10 seconds.
  13. 13Once milk solids from butter sink and turn golden brown, transfer to heatproof bowl.
  14. 14Once milk solids from butter sink and turn golden brown, transfer to heatproof bowl.
  15. 15Once milk solids from butter sink and turn golden brown, transfer to heatproof bowl.
  16. 16Add cocoa powder, oil, vanilla, and chopped chocolate to the browned butter; mix until dissolved.
  17. 17Add cocoa powder, oil, vanilla, and chopped chocolate to the browned butter; mix until dissolved.
  18. 18Add cocoa powder, oil, vanilla, and chopped chocolate to the browned butter; mix until dissolved.
  19. 19Let the mixture cool at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
  20. 20Let the mixture cool at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
  21. 21Let the mixture cool at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
  22. 22Whisk eggs and light brown sugar for 4-6 minutes until dissolved and mixture turns light pale in color.
  23. 23Whisk eggs and light brown sugar for 4-6 minutes until dissolved and mixture turns light pale in color.
  24. 24Whisk eggs and light brown sugar for 4-6 minutes until dissolved and mixture turns light pale in color.
  25. 25Add powdered sugar; mix until combined (1-2 minutes).
  26. 26Add powdered sugar; mix until combined (1-2 minutes).
  27. 27Add powdered sugar; mix until combined (1-2 minutes).
  28. 28Combine with browned butter mixture, mix until combined.
  29. 29Combine with browned butter mixture, mix until combined.
  30. 30Combine with browned butter mixture, mix until combined.
  31. 31Add flour and chocolate chips.
  32. 32Add flour and chocolate chips.
  33. 33Add flour and chocolate chips.
  34. 34Mix until just combined, do not overmix the batter.
  35. 35Mix until just combined, do not overmix the batter.
  36. 36Mix until just combined, do not overmix the batter.
  37. 37Transfer half of brownie mixture to prepared pan.
  38. 38Transfer half of brownie mixture to prepared pan.
  39. 39Transfer half of brownie mixture to prepared pan.
  40. 40Reserve 30g / 2-3 tbsp cream cheese mixture; add remaining cream cheese mixture on brownie mixture.
  41. 41Reserve 30g / 2-3 tbsp cream cheese mixture; add remaining cream cheese mixture on brownie mixture.
  42. 42Reserve 30g / 2-3 tbsp cream cheese mixture; add remaining cream cheese mixture on brownie mixture.
  43. 43Top with remaining brownie batter; add reserved cream cheese mixture.
  44. 44Top with remaining brownie batter; add reserved cream cheese mixture.
  45. 45Top with remaining brownie batter; add reserved cream cheese mixture.
  46. 46Make swirls.
  47. 47Make swirls.
  48. 48Make swirls.
  49. 49Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the edges are golden and center is a little fudgy.
  50. 50Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the edges are golden and center is a little fudgy.
  51. 51Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the edges are golden and center is a little fudgy.
  52. 52Let cool completely before cutting.
  53. 53Let cool completely before cutting.
  54. 54Let cool completely before cutting.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 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, chopped
  • 0.33 cup semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 0.33 cup semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 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

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Tips

  • Dissolve sugar in eggs for crackly top.
  • Avoid overmixing.
  • Adjust baking time.