Description
Indulge in the perfect combination of rich, fudgy brownies and creamy cheesecake with a fruity strawberry swirl in every bite. These Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies are a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the brownie layer:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
For the cheesecake layer:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the strawberry swirl:
- 1/3 cup strawberry jam or preserves, slightly warmed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare brownie layer: Combine melted butter and sugar, whisk in eggs and vanilla, add cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder, spread in pan.
- Make cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth, spread over brownie batter.
- Add strawberry swirl: Drop spoonfuls of strawberry jam on top, swirl gently into the cheesecake layer.
- Bake and chill: Bake for 30–35 minutes, cool, then chill for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
- For a fruity twist, use raspberry or cherry preserves instead of strawberry.
- These brownies taste even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
