Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with these irresistible Cheesecake Brownies that blend rich fudgy layers and silky cream cheese swirls. Indulgent dessert perfection awaits when chocolate meets cream cheese in one heavenly, mouthwatering treat you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (180 ml) almond meal
- ½ cup (170 g) raw honey
- ½ cup (85 g) semisweet chocolate chips
- 6 ounces (170 g) cream cheese (⅓ less fat), softened
- 2 large eggs
Dry Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup (40 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Liquid and Flavoring Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water
- 2 tablespoons (25 g) sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the baking workspace by lining an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper and applying nonstick spray. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Create the brownie base by whisking eggs, almond meal, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda in a medium mixing bowl. Incorporate water, honey, and vanilla extract until the mixture is thoroughly blended.
- Gently melt chocolate chips using short microwave intervals, stirring between each to ensure smooth consistency. Allow the melted chocolate to cool slightly before integrating into the brownie mixture.
- Craft the creamy cheesecake layer by thoroughly beating cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until the texture becomes silky and uniform.
- Transfer the brownie batter into the prepared pan, ensuring an even surface. Strategically drop spoonfuls of cheesecake mixture across the brownie base.
- Using a knife, create elegant swirls by gently dragging the cheesecake through the brownie batter, generating a marbled visual effect.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should emerge with moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and allow the brownies to cool within the pan for half an hour. Slice into 12 equal portions for serving.
Notes
- Swap honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for a different sweetness profile, making the recipe vegan-friendly when using plant-based chocolate chips.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to create a smoother, lump-free cheesecake swirl that blends effortlessly into the brownie batter.
- Use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to create beautiful, intricate swirl patterns when combining the
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg