Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies
Who loves chocolate? If you do, these brownies are a chocolate lover’s dream. Rich and creamy, Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies will satisfy your cravings for something sweet. Truly…a little slice of heaven. This sweet recipe gets a 5 star rating!
As a Community Cook for Taste of Home, I make and review recipes from the magazine and website, along with contributing my own original recipes. This recipe for Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies is a contest winner from Heidi Johnson of Worland, Wyoming. The brownies are rich and chocolatey, with a sweet swirl of cream cheese running throughout. Oh, so good!
Tip for making the best brownies:
Be sure to set your dairy products out on the counter to come to room temperature at least 30 minutes before making this recipe. You want the butter and cream cheese to be softened. Room temperature ingredients will incorporate into your batter more easily.
Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies Recipe
What’s needed:
- EGGS– They bind the batter together and add richness to the recipe.
- BUTTER– It adds a richer flavor and a soft texture to the brownies.
- VANILLA EXTRACT– Vanilla enhances the chocolate flavor.
- SUGAR– Adds sweetness.
- BAKING COCOA– Organic baking cocoa adds deep chocolate flavor and richness.
- CREAM CHEESE– Used to add a creamy swirl to the top of these decadent brownies.
How to make Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies?
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Beat together 3/4 cup sugar and butter in a medium bowl. Beat in one whole egg, one egg white, and vanilla until creamy.
- Combine the flour and the baking cocoa in a small bowl. I used organic baking cocoa. Gradually add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture and beat until blended completely.
- Spray a 9 inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Pour the batter into the pan and spread evenly.
- In a small bowl, beat 1/4 cup sugar and softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the second egg white and blend well. Drop the cream cheese mixture by tablespoonfuls over the brownies. Using a knife, drag it through the batter to swirl the mixture.
- Bake the brownies for 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees. Make sure the brownies are set in the middle and the edges pull away from the sides of the pan. Recipe makes 12 servings.
I wish I had a pretty photo of these brownies sliced into squares and served with ice cream or a tall, cold glass of milk, but the smell of chocolate filled the house while they were baking and they were gone 15 minutes after coming out of the oven. Maybe I’ll get a photo next time I make them.
Thanks to Taste of Home for the inspiration. Check out more delicious recipes at tasteofhome.com!
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Make these creamy, dreamy brownies today for your family! Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies are beautiful AND delicious.
Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 whole egg
- 2 egg whites
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup baking cocoa
- 6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Beat together 3/4 cup sugar and butter in a medium bowl. Beat in one whole egg, one egg white, and vanilla until creamy.
- Combine the flour and the baking cocoa in a small bowl. I used organic baking cocoa that we brought back from a trip to the Dominican Republic. Gradually add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture and beat until blended completely.
- Spray a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Pour the batter into the pan and spread evenly.
- In a small bowl, beat 1/4 cup sugar and softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the second egg white and blend well. Drop the cream cheese mixture by tablespoonfuls over the brownies. Using a knife, drag it through the batter to create the swirl.
- Bake the brownies for 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees. Make sure the brownies are set in the middle and the edges pull away from the sides of the pan. Recipe makes 12 servings.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 9-inch square baking pan
- 1 electric handheld mixer