Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies
Strawberry cheesecake brownies with fudgy chocolate base and creamy cheesecake swirl. Easy dessert recipe.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar for cheesecake layer
- 1 large egg for cheesecake layer
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract for cheesecake layer
- ⅓ cup strawberry preserves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, then mix until combined.
- Stir in flour, cocoa powder, and salt to form brownie batter.
- Spread most of the batter into the pan, reserving a small portion.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over brownie layer.
- Add dollops of strawberry preserves and reserved brownie batter.
- Use a knife to swirl layers gently.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until center is set.
- Cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
Do not overbake to keep brownies fudgy.
Swirl gently for a marbled effect.
Store in refrigerator for best texture.
Swirl gently for a marbled effect.
Store in refrigerator for best texture.