Cheesecake Brownie Bliss – The Ultimate Fudgy & Creamy Treat
A rich and creamy cheesecake brownie layered with dark chocolate fudge and tangy cream cheese swirl. Perfectly indulgent and surprisingly simple.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 1/4 cup sugar for cheesecake layer
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
- 2. Melt butter and chocolate chips together until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- 3. Whisk in sugar, eggs, and vanilla until glossy.
- 4. Fold in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 5. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, vanilla, and sour cream until smooth.
- 6. Spread 2/3 of brownie batter into pan. Add spoonfuls of cheesecake mix. Top with remaining brownie batter.
- 7. Use a knife to swirl gently into a marbled pattern.
- 8. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.
- 9. Cool at room temp, then chill for 3 hours before slicing.
- 10. Cut with a hot knife and serve with ice cream if desired.
Notes
Chilling is key for clean slices.
Swap sour cream for Greek yogurt for a tangier cheesecake layer.
Add fruit swirls or caramel for flavor variations.