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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.
Made it. Ate it. Went to a VERY happy place. Flippen delicious and easy to make!
Haha..love it!! That makes me so happy to hear! Thanks so much for telling me! 🙂
What is the serving size
Well, it’s baked in a 9×9, so you can get maybe 12-15 depending on the size you cut them. Hope that helps!! Thanks!
Everything make brownies they never turn out. When I made these it took forever to cook
Longer than the time stated. But it was definitely worth the wait. They were amazing definitely making these again. Thanks for sharing for your amazing recipe
So, glad they turned out and you liked them!! Ovens are all different, so cooking times will vary. Thank you for letting me know!!
So for anyone who, like me, thought; ick I don’t want to melt the chocolate and make the brownies from scratch. I’ll just use a box mix and use the filling too…this does NOT work and should not be attempted. Lol but the results were still yummy, if messier than intended.
LOL!! Thanks for sharing that!!
These recipes are just great I love going over them over and over again.
You’re too nice! 🙂 Thanks for keep coming back!!
I tried The recipe and it was amazing!! Easy, quick and delicious. Thank you very much!
🙂 Thank you for letting me know and for trying this recipe!!
Should they be stored in the fridge.?
They don’t need to be. They are fine in the pan, as long as you have a lid or cover them. You could even put them in a air tight container. Hope that helps!
I made this for my friend’s birthday and everyone couldn’t get enough of it! Great recipe, this one’s a keeper.
Thanks so much for letting me know!! Glad it was a hit!
Just made these last night for a co-worker and it was a hit. Probably the best brownies I’ve ever had in my life. Definitely will be highlighting these in my blog cause everyone must try these! Thank you!
Thank you for letting me know 🙂 I’m glad they were a hit!
The cheesecake brownie recipe is fantastic!! I made it a week ago, and everyone loved it. Thank you! I had to convert the oven temp (175 c) to suit Australian standards, and it took about 45 mins to bake in a rectangle brownie bake tin. (For any Aussies out there).
Great!! Thank you so much for sharing!! I’m so glad it was a hit!
These have been in the oven over an hour and still not done… Even though the top is browning, the middle isn’t even close! 🙁