Cream Cheese Blonde Brownies Recipe

Indulge in these irresistible Cream Cheese Blonde Brownies! This recipe, perfected over time, delivers a delightful twist on the classic brownie. The creamy cream cheese swirl contrasts beautifully with the rich, fudgy blonde brownie base. And the best part? Using non-fat cream cheese and sour cream makes them surprisingly lighter without sacrificing flavor. Get ready for a taste sensation that's both decadent and guilt-free!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 168.4 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 3.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cream Cheese Blonde Brownies

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How to Make Cream Cheese Blonde Brownies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
  2. **Cream Cheese Mixture:** In a medium bowl, beat together 4 ounces (113g) non-fat cream cheese, 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, 2 large egg whites, 1/4 cup (60ml) non-fat sour cream, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until completely smooth and creamy.
  3. **Dry Ingredients:** In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts.
  4. **Brownie Batter:** In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar, 1 large egg, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients (from step 3) to the wet ingredients (from step 4), mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour two-thirds of the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Pour the cream cheese mixture (from step 2) evenly over the brownie batter.
  8. Drop the remaining brownie batter by spoonfuls over the cream cheese layer.
  9. Gently swirl the batter with a knife or toothpick to create a marble effect.
  10. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs attached.
  11. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into 2-inch squares.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

60g

Fat

14g

Carbs

8g