Cheesecake brownies are the BEST of both worlds — rich chocolate brownie + creamy cheesecake swirl 😍
Here’s a super detailed, easy, and foolproof recipe.

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🍫🧀 Cheesecake Brownies

Ingredients

Brownie Layer

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp baking powder

Cheesecake Layer

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

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Directions

1. Preheat & Prep

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
• Grease an 8×8 baking pan or line with parchment paper

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2. Make Brownie Batter

1. In a bowl, mix melted butter + sugar.
2. Add eggs + vanilla, whisk until smooth.
3. Add cocoa powder, flour, salt, baking powder.
4. Mix until just combined.

Pour brownie batter into the prepared pan.

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3. Make Cheesecake Layer

1. Beat cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla.
3. Mix until creamy and smooth.

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4. Add Swirl

• Drop spoonfuls of cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter.
• Use a knife to swirl gently (don’t overmix — you want a marbled look).

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5. Bake

• Bake 25–30 minutes
• Center should be set but slightly soft (it will firm up while cooling)

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6. Cool Completely

• Cool for at least 1 hour
• Chill in fridge for 2 hours for best slicing

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🍫✨ Optional Add-Ins

• Chocolate chips
• Oreo pieces
• Raspberry jam swirl
• Nutella swirl
• Chopped nuts

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💡 Pro Tips

• Don’t overbake — cheesecake should still look slightly soft.
• For cleaner slices, chill and use a hot knife.
• Use room temp cream cheese for smooth cheesecake.