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These rich and chewy cheesecake brownies have a delicious cheesecake layer infused in the brownies making it one deliciously decadent treat!
2 in 1 – Yes, please!
Brownie recipes are always a hit at our house and one of our go-to desserts. We have so many variations and flavor profiles, they’re really perfect for every holiday and occasion!
Cheesecake brownies combine two favorite desserts – cheesecake and brownies – into one easy treat! They’re too delicious not to love and perfect all year long.
Why we love them:
- Makes a pan-full. Like all bar recipes, brownies bake up several slices in one go making them perfect for sharing!
- Save for later. They not only store very well, but they are great for freezing. Just pop out a pan, or just a few, when you have company or a crew of hungry kids!
- The flavor! The unique pairing of rich chocolate flavor and tangy cheesecake layer is a match made in heaven.
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 25 minutes
Cheesecake
- 8 ounces cream cheese – softened at room temperature
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg – room temperature eggs incorporate better with the other ingredients
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Brownies
- ¼ cup unsalted butter – cold and cubed
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- ½ cup granulaed sugar
- 2 eggs – room temperature
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
How to Make Cheesecake Brownies
- PREP. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper or grease it.
- CHEESECAKE BATTER. In a large mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces cream cheese, ¼ cup sugar, and 1 egg and beat until smooth. Stir in 1 cup white chocolate chips until well combined. Set aside.
- BROWNIE BATTER. On the stove, fill a saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Turn off heat and set a heatproof mixing bowl over the water.
- In the mixing bowl, combine ¼ cup butter and 1 cup milk chocolate chips; stir until it’s just melted and blended. Mix in the remaining ½ cup sugar and 2 eggs.
- In a separate bowl, mix ⅔ cup flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt; stir into your chocolate mixture until evenly blended.
- BAKE. Pour half of your batter into the prepared pan. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the chocolate layer. Top with remaining chocolate mixture.
- Swirl the top chocolate layer into the cream cheese to make a marble pattern.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until top is crinkled and center is cooked through. Let cool.
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Cheesecake Brownies
Cheesecake brownies are next level, with a delicious cream cheese and white chocolate center sandwiched between two rich layers of brownie.
Ingredients
Cheesecake Mixture
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Brownie Mixture
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ⅔ cup all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Cheesecake Layer
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper or grease it.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 egg and beat until smooth.
- Stir in 1 cup white chocolate chips until well combined. Set aside.
Brownie Mixture
- On the stove, fill a saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Turn off heat and set a heatproof mixing bowl over the water.
- In the mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup butter and 1 cup milk chocolate chips; stir until it's just melted and blended. Mix in the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 2 eggs.
- In a separate bowl, mix 2/3 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir into your chocolate mixture until evenly blended.
- Pour half of your batter into a greased 9×9 baking pan. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the chocolate layer. Top with remaining chocolate mixture. Swirl the top chocolate layer into the cream cheese to make a marble pattern.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until top is crinkled and center is cooked through. Let cool. ENJOY!
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Notes
STORE brownies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
FREEZE. Wrap the entire block or individual pieces in plastic wrap then again with aluminum foil, or place wrapped pieces in a freezer Ziploc bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 459kcal, Carbohydrates: 50g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 26g, Saturated Fat: 15g, Cholesterol: 103mg, Sodium: 243mg, Potassium: 150mg, Sugar: 41g, Vitamin A: 625IU, Vitamin C: 0.2mg, Calcium: 111mg, Iron: 1.1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
How to cut cheesecake brownies?
- Line the baking pan with parchment paper and remove the entire block of cream cheese brownies. Warm a large kitchen knife in hot water, wipe dry, slice, and wipe it clean. Repeat with each slice.
Can I use a box to make cheesecake brownies?
- We prefer homemade brownies, but you can use a box brownie mix. The texture will vary slightly. I suggest finding a small batch of brownie mix that is baked in a 9 x 9-inch pan
Dress them up?
- Drizzle with Caramel Sauce or Chocolate Syrup.
- Mix ins. Add chopped nuts, chocolate chips (milk or white), or crushed Oreos to the top before baking.
- Make them minty. Use green food coloring in the cream cheese mixture, add ½ teaspoon mint extract to the brownie mixture and top with chopped Andes mints then bake.
- Peanut butter. Add ¼-½ cup peanut butter to the cream cheese layer and top with chopped Reese’s cups or peanut butter chips before baking.
What should I bake cheesecake brownies in?
- A metal pan heats up quickly and evenly, which results in a crisp outer edge and a fudgy, chewy center.
- A ceramic baking dish or glass pan heats up much more slowly which causes the outer layer to crisp up leaving an underdone center.
How to store cheesecake brownies?
- Keep the cheesecake brownies recipe in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
How to Freeze?
- Wrap the entire block or individual pieces in plastic wrap and again with aluminum foil, or place wrapped pieces in a freezer Ziploc bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
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Recipe adapted from AllRecipes.com.
About how many brownies does this make? Going to a party of about 10 people. Thank you
Hey I just made this recipe and my brownies came out cake like. Should I put less flour? I know when I usually make brownies I put 1/4 cup of flour, should I try this ? Should I put the brownies in the fridge after to let cool?
Hi,
I want to make these brownies but I don’t see in the recipe when I have to use THE white chocolate?
It’s in step 2:) Hope you like them!!
I am also having trouvle with the bake time. I’ve already done 30 minutes and still very underdone. I’m very frustrated.
I’m sorry you are having trouble:( All ovens are different, so you may just have to cook a little longer than the 30 minutes. Just keep an eye on them and check them every couple of min. Hope that helps!
Made these tonight and ours turned out more like cake then gooey brownie. Any suggestions?
I’m not really sure what would have made it more cake-like? Usually, too much flour makes it more like cake, but 2/3c isn’t very much, so it probably wasn’t that. I wish I could be more help! Also, just make sure you have fresh ingredients, like your baking soda, flour, sugar, etc. That could make a difference:)
You said baking powder in the recipe, but in your comment you said baking soda. Which is it? This could be the problem
It is baking powder. I was just meaning to make sure your baking ingredients are fresh. Sometimes, as they get old, they make a difference in how things turn out.
How many servings does this make? I am thinking about making these for our family get together this week
How much milk do we mix with the chocolate chips?? Please answer quick thank you
Sorry to respond so late! There isn’t milk in this recipe, just milk chocolate chips, as opposed to semi sweet chips. Hope that helps!
On my computer, the quantity for the flour just looks like a box. Could you please fill me in on how many cups of flour? Thanks!
2/3 cup flour. 😉
Can’t you carefully melt the butter & chips in the microwave?
Yes, you can. Just make sure you stir maybe half way through, so it doesn’t burn.
I see this is a post from nearly a year ago but I found this recipe on Pinterest recently. A coworker asked if I could bake brownies for her daughter’s Girl Scout brownie bake-off competition since she’s not a baker. I enjoy baking so I committed to finding a good brownie recipe for her daughter. I have made this recipe about three times in the last week. They are that good! The first time was a test, second time was for my household since we all loved them the first time and the third time was for my coworker. I also had a friend of mine try one of these brownies and she said: I wish I had more of this. The only thing I changed was adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cheesecake batter. Such a delicious and rich recipe! the brownies were so soft. I noticed that baking them for the 30 minutes in my oven was the perfect amount of time. 27 minutes lead to slightly undercooked brownies. Again, a five star recipe! THANK YOU! This will be a keeper for sure.
Hey Cute Kristyn, I’m so excited that you shared this cheesecake brownie recipe. It’s my favorite thing at Kneaders & I’ve been looking for a recipe. Thank you!
Warmly, Michelle
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