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Easy Cheesecake Brownies (Rich and Homemade)

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If you love rich chocolate brownies and creamy cheesecake, these cheesecake brownies are the perfect dessert to make at home.

They’re soft, fudgy, swirled with creamy cheesecake filling, and surprisingly easy to make from scratch. Even better—they only take about 20 minutes to prepare, making them a great dessert for busy days, family gatherings, holidays, or just because you’re craving chocolate.

These brownies look impressive, but they’re simple enough for an everyday homemade treat.

Why You’ll Love These Cheesecake Brownies
  • Rich, fudgy chocolate flavor
  • Creamy cheesecake swirls
  • Made completely from scratch
  • Easy prep with simple ingredients
  • Perfect for holidays, parties, or weekend baking
Tips for the Best Cheesecake Brownies
  • Don’t over-swirl the batter or the layers can become muddy
  • Let the cream cheese soften first for a smoother filling
  • Chill leftovers for an even richer texture
  • These are delicious served cold or at room temperature

A Little Note From My Kitchen

These cheesecake brownies are one of those desserts that disappear fast around here. They feel a little extra special without taking a ton of time, which makes them perfect for sharing with family or bringing to gatherings.

I love recipes like this that feel homemade and comforting but still simple enough to make on an ordinary afternoon.

Cheese Cake Brownies

Two of the best desserts in one!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 Cup Milk
  • 1/4 Cup Vegetable oil
  • 1/4 Cup Unsweetened apple sauce
  • 2 Large Eggs divided
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 Cup All purpose flour
  • 3/4 Cup Sugar
  • 2 Tbs Sugar separate from the other sugar
  • 1/2 Cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 Cup Mini semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 Cup Chopped walnuts optional
  • 4 oz Cream cheese softened

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 and grease aa 8 inch square pan.
  2. In a bowl, mix the, milk, oil, 1 egg, and vanilla
  3. In another bowl, mix flour, 3/4 cups sugar, cocoa, and baking powder. Then add the chocolate chip and walnuts if using.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredient and mix well. Remove one cup of the batter and set aside. Pour the rest into the 8 inch square pan.
  5. In a bowl mix the cream cheese, the remaining egg and 2 tbs of sugar mix until smooth. Pour into pan over brownie batter.
  6. Drop the 1 cup of saved brownie batter by table spoons onto the cream cheese mixture. Use a knife to draw through the batter to create a marbled effect.
  7. Bake for 25 minuets or until a tooth pick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool for a few minuets before cutting.

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