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Sinful Cheesecake Brownies Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate dessert: decadent, super-chocolatey brownies swirled with a luscious cream cheese filling! Twice the cream cheese compared to other marbled brownies ensures an irresistible flavor explosion in every bite. Optional chocolate chips add delightful textural contrast. This recipe, adapted from the amazing David Lebovitz (check his website for more!), uses Ghirardelli bittersweet chocolate for an intensely rich chocolate experience. Prepare for brownie bliss!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 333.6 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Sinful Cheesecake Brownies

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How to Make Sinful Cheesecake Brownies

  1. Line a 9x9 inch square baking pan with foil, extending the foil up the sides for easy removal.
  2. Lightly grease the foil-lined pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  4. In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 8 ounces Ghirardelli bittersweet chocolate over low heat, stirring until smooth and glossy.
  5. Remove from heat and whisk in 2/3 cup granulated sugar until combined.
  6. Whisk in 2 large eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  8. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  9. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 cup Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional).
  10. Spread the brownie batter evenly in the prepared pan.
  11. In a separate bowl, beat together 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), 1 large egg yolk, 5 tablespoons granulated sugar, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  12. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the brownie batter (about 8 dollops).
  13. Gently swirl the cream cheese mixture into the brownie batter using a knife or spatula, creating a marbled effect.
  14. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  15. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the foil.
  16. Peel away the foil and cut into squares.
  17. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

111g

Fat

59g

Carbs

11g

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