Ingredients
- Brownie Layer:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 to 1 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup melted butter or oil
- 2 large eggs
- Cheesecake Topping:
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175–180°C). Grease or line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, melted butter or oil, and eggs. Stir until smooth. Pour into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter. Swirl gently with a knife or spatula to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes or until edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle. A toothpick should come out with moist crumbs.
- Let cool in the pan, then chill for at least 1 hour before slicing for cleaner cuts and improved texture.
Notes
- Swirl chocolate sauce or melted chocolate on top before baking for extra richness.
- Add chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) to the brownie batter for crunch.
- Use flavored cream cheese for a fun variation.
- Reduce sugar or use dark chocolate for a less sweet option.
- Can use boxed brownie mix to save time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (based on 20 slices)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
