Ingredients
Brownie Layer:
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking powder
Cream Cheese Layer:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch pan.
Make brownie batter: Melt butter. Stir in sugar, eggs, vanilla. Mix in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined.
Make cream cheese mixture: Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
Assemble: Spread 3/4 of brownie batter in pan. Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture. Add remaining brownie batter between.
Swirl: Gently swirl with a knife to marble.
Bake for 30–35 minutes until set with a slightly fudgy center.
Cool completely, then chill for 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Chill Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hour 20 mins
Yield: 12 brownies
Calories: ~280 per serving