Brownie recipes are the easiest and most rewarding dessert dish to make. A majority of the time you can mix everything in one or two bowls, whisk it together, and ta-da you have delicious brownies! This recipe would fall into that category.

The recipe combines cheesecake and brownies into a delightful treat. Swirled together one square should be more than enough to satisfy your taste buds. They’re a bit dense and the extra chocolate chips make them very rich.

Cheesecake Brownie Swirls
inspired by The Red Spoon

Preparation time: 20-25 minutes
Bake time: 35-45 minutes
Makes: one 8×8 pan

Tools:

• 8×8 pyrex pan
• Foil or parchment paper
• Double boiler or microwave safe bowl
• One small and two medium sized mixing bowls
• Hand mixer
• Large spoon
• Butter knife

Ingredients:

Brownie batter:

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chocolate chunks

Cheesecake batter:

• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 large egg yolk
• 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line the 8×8 pan with either foil or parchment paper. Make sure to completely cover the pan.
2. Melt the butter and chocolate in either a double boiler over medium-low heat or in a microwave safe bowl for 30-second increments. If using a double boiler, remove from the heat before starting the next step.
3. Pour in the sugar and beat until completely mixed. Then beat in one egg at a time.
4. Combine flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a small bowl. Slowly beat into the brownie batter. Next add the vanilla extract and chocolate chips. Spread batter evenly in 8×8 pan.
5. In another medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, egg yolk, sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy and smooth. Drop about eight spoon-fulls of cheesecake batter onto the brownie batter. Using a butter knife swirl the cheesecake batter with the brownie.
6. Slide into the oven for 35-40 minutes or until the center of the brownie feels set. Let cool inside the pan, then lift out and peal away foil or parchment paper. Cut into square and enjoy!