Cheesecake Brownies Recipe
The ultimate gooey cheesecake brownie recipe. Rich, dense brownie swirled with a thick layer of tangy baked cheesecake - delicious!
Servings: 16 brownies
Ingredients
Brownie Batter
- 1 ½ sticks Unsalted Butter 170g
- 10.5 oz Dark Chocolate 300g
- 3 Large Eggs
- 1 ¼ cups Granulated Sugar 250g
- 1 cup All-purpose Flour 120g
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Cheesecake
- 13 oz Cream Cheese 370g (room temperature)
- 1 ½ cups Powdered Sugar 180g
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 Large Eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F / 180°C (or 170° fan assisted) and line a 9-inch square baking tray with parchment paper
Make the Brownie Batter
- Whip eggs and sugar until light and thick, like custard.
- Melt butter and chocolate together in the microwave at 30-second intervals.
- Pour the chocolate and butter mix into the egg/sugar mix and mix until combined.
- Fold in flour and salt until combined.
- Set aside a small amount of the brownie batter for swirling on top (about ⅓ cup, or more if you want more brownie on top), then pour the rest of the batter into the prepared pan.
Make the Cheesecake
- Place all the cheesecake ingredients in a bowl and cream together until smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture on top of the brownie batter in the pan. Add a few dollops of the reserved brownie mix on top and swirl those into the top of the cheesecake with a knife or spoon to make a pretty design.
- Bake for 30 - 35 minutes or until the cheesecake just starts to turn golden at the edges. There should still be a wobble in the middle of the cheesecake. Bake for the minimum time for super gooey brownies, or bake for a few minutes longer for firmer brownies.
- Let cool COMPLETELY before attempting to slice - seriously.
Notes
The quality of the chocolate really matters in this recipe, and you'll be able to taste the difference, so try to use a high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa solids.
For best results when slicing the cheesecake brownies, chill them in the fridge for an hour or so before slicing, then use a warmed knife to get super clean cuts - cleaning it off in between each slice.