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Cheesecake Brownies – Brownie Recipes Everyone Will Love

Some desserts are like little love letters from the oven, and these Cheesecake Brownies are exactly that. They bring the best of two dessert worlds together – the fudgy comfort of a basic brownie recipe and the smooth, creamy swirl of cheesecake. When I first made these, I couldn’t decide whether I wanted a slice of cheesecake or just a square of brownies, so I thought – why not both? What came out of my oven was nothing short of magical. This recipe takes the concept of chocolate brownie cake recipes to the next level. I’m talking rich, dark chocolate layered with a ribbon of tangy cream cheese. Every bite feels like you’re cheating the dessert system, because why settle for one treat when you can enjoy two at the same time? And here’s the kicker: you don’t even need to stress over complicated steps. It’s as simple as whipping up a recipe for brownies and then giving it a little cheesecake twist. If you’re like me and love shortcuts now and then, you’ll appreciate how this works beautifully even as cheesecake brownies from box recipes. Yup, even cream cheese brownies from box recipes can taste homemade if you put your own touch on them. So whether you’re a baking beginner or just craving something indulgent, these brownies are your answer. Trust me, once you try them, they’ll end up on your repeat list faster than you can say 'pass the whisk.'
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keywords: basic brownie recipe, cheesecake brownies from box recipes, chocolate brownie cake recipe, cream cheese brownies from box recipes, recipe brownies, recipe for brownies
Servings: 12 squares
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on box: eggs, oil, water)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare brownie batter according to box directions.
  2. Pour brownie batter into a greased 9x9-inch baking pan.
  3. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture over brownie batter and swirl with a knife for a marbled effect.
  5. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
  6. Cool completely before slicing into squares.