Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies
Fudgy chocolate brownies topped with creamy cheesecake and juicy strawberry swirls.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour sifted
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1 cup fresh strawberries chopped
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix melted butter, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, and 1 tsp vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in flour, cocoa, and salt; spread evenly in the pan.
- Beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 egg, and 1 tsp vanilla until smooth; spread over brownie layer.
- Combine strawberries, 2 tbsp sugar, and lemon juice; spoon over cheesecake layer and swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
- Do not overmix the brownie batter to keep it fudgy.
- Do not overmix the brownie batter to keep it fudgy.