Ingredients
½ cup unsalted butter
4 oz dark chocolate (60–70%)
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs + 1 yolk
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp salt
1 tbsp espresso powder (optional)
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup dutch-processed cocoa powder
½ cup chocolate chips
8 oz full-fat cream cheese
⅓ cup sugar (for cheesecake layer)
1 large egg (for cheesecake layer)
½ tsp vanilla extract (for cheesecake)
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Melt butter and chocolate together in a bowl.
2. Whisk in both sugars, eggs, yolk, vanilla, salt, and espresso powder.
3. Fold in flour, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips. Set aside ⅓ of the batter.
4. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
5. Spread brownie batter into parchment-lined 8×8 pan.
6. Top with cheesecake mixture and drop spoonfuls of reserved brownie batter.
7. Swirl gently using a knife.
8. Bake at 350°F for 25 mins, then at 325°F for another 20–25 mins.
9. Cool 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
10. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
Always use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth swirl.
Let brownies chill before slicing to get clean edges.
Store in fridge for up to 4 days or freeze individually wrapped squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg