Creamy Filled Brownies Recipe

Name: Creamy Filled Brownies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted; ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ¼ cup granulated sugar, for glaze; 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional); 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 3-4 cups powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons water, for glaze; Miniature Semisweet Chocolate Chips

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with these creamy filled brownies! Rich, fudgy brownies are layered with a luscious cream cheese filling and topped with a decadent chocolate glaze. This recipe is perfect for chocolate lovers of all ages and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Easy to follow instructions make it perfect for bakers of all levels.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Calories 242.2 kcal

Protein 6g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Creamy Filled Brownies

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup granulated sugar, for glaze
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3-4 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons water, for glaze
Miniature Semisweet Chocolate Chips

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How to Make Creamy Filled Brownies

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with foil, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal, and grease the foil.
In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter over medium heat. Remove from heat.
Whisk in ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder until smooth.
In a large bowl, beat 2 large eggs with 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, mixing until just combined.
Stir in the melted cocoa mixture and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Fold in 1 cup chopped nuts (optional).
Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
Let the brownies cool completely in the pan.
While the brownies cool, prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, beat 8 ounces softened cream cheese and ½ cup (1 stick) softened butter until smooth.
Gradually add 3-4 cups powdered sugar, beating until the mixture is smooth and spreadable.
Prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine ¼ cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Remove from heat and stir in ½ cup chocolate mini chips until melted and smooth.
Once the brownies are completely cool, cut them in half horizontally.
Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the bottom layer of brownies.
Top with the remaining brownie layer.
Pour the chocolate glaze over the top layer and spread evenly.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the glaze to set before cutting into bars.