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Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies

Delight in the rich, fudgy texture of brownies combined with creamy cheesecake and a burst of strawberry flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Melted
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup cocoa powder Unsweetened
  • 4 large eggs At room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Cheesecake Swirl
  • 8 ounces cream cheese Softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup strawberry puree Freshly made or store-bought
  • Fresh strawberries for topping Fresh strawberries for topping (optional) Optional, for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, melt the butter and stir in sugar and cocoa powder.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in vanilla, flour, and salt until just combined.
Cheesecake Mixture
  1. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  2. Swirl the cream cheese mixture and strawberry puree into the brownie batter.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, creating a marbled effect.
  2. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  3. Allow to cool, then cut into squares and top with fresh strawberries if desired.

Notes

For best results, let your egg and cream cheese sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing. These brownies will keep in the fridge for up to a week and can be frozen for a couple of months.