Description
Indulge in the perfect combination of rich, fudgy brownies swirled with creamy cheesecake and sweet strawberry preserves in these Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies. A delightful treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
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For the brownie layer:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the cheesecake layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the strawberry swirl:
- 1/3 cup strawberry preserves or jam
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or greasing it lightly.
- Make the brownie layer: Mix melted butter and sugar, then add eggs, vanilla, cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Pour the batter into the pan.
- Prepare the cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth. Spoon over the brownie batter.
- Add the strawberry swirl: Drop strawberry preserves over the cheesecake layer and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake and cool: Bake for 30–35 minutes until set, then cool completely before slicing. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh strawberry puree for the preserves.
- Store brownies in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
