Description
A delightful combination of rich chocolate brownie and creamy cheesecake layers, perfect for celebrations or simply indulging.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake layer)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for cheesecake layer)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter and dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a double boiler or microwave until smooth.
- Mix the melted chocolate mixture with sugar, then let it cool slightly before adding beaten eggs and vanilla extract.
- Fold in the flour and cocoa powder until just combined.
- Blend cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth for the cheesecake layer.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the pan, dollop cheesecake filling on top, and swirl with remaining brownie batter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool for at least 20 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or drizzle with chocolate or caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chocolate, cheesecake, brownie, dessert, baking