Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies are a decadent dessert mashup with layers of rich, fudgy brownie, creamy vanilla cheesecake, and swirls of fresh strawberry. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, potlucks, or when you want to impress with a gorgeous, flavorful treat.
Ingredients
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- For the brownie layer:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- For the cheesecake layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- For the strawberry swirl:
- 1/3 cup strawberry jam or strawberry puree
- Fresh strawberries, finely diced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease lightly.
- Make brownie batter:
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Add cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until combined. Spread 3/4 of the batter into the prepared pan.
- Prepare cheesecake layer:
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Spread evenly over the brownie layer.
- Add strawberry swirl:
- Dollop strawberry jam or puree over the cheesecake layer. Use a knife or toothpick to gently swirl it in. Top with remaining brownie batter in small dollops and lightly swirl for a marbled effect. Add diced strawberries if using.
- Bake:
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Let brownies chill in the fridge for cleaner cuts.
- Use seedless jam or strained puree for a smoother swirl.
- Add chocolate chips to the brownie batter for extra richness.
Nutrition
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
