Description
Delicious Strawberry Cheesecake Swirl Brownies combine rich, fudgy chocolate brownie with a creamy strawberry-infused cheesecake layer, creating a luscious dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cheesecake Swirl
- ½ cup chopped strawberries (3 ounces)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (50 grams)
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
Brownie Batter
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour (94 grams)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder (27 grams)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee
- ½ cup vegetable oil (125 ml)
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips (112 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray to ensure the brownies don’t stick.
- Make Strawberry Cheesecake Filling: Add chopped strawberries to a blender and puree until smooth. In a stand mixer bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with ¼ cup sugar for 2-3 minutes until creamy and well combined. Add the strawberry puree and the single large egg, then continue beating until fully incorporated.
- Mix Dry Ingredients for Brownies: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, 1 cup sugar, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and instant coffee until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Brownie Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add this wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until a smooth batter forms. Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips to complete the brownie batter.
- Prepare Batter Layers for Swirling: Remove ½ cup of the brownie batter and stir in 1 tablespoon of water until smooth. Pour the remaining brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking dish, then pour the cheesecake mixture over it. Drop dollops of the reserved brownie batter on top and use a knife to swirl the brownie batter through the cheesecake layer for a marbled effect.
- Bake and Chill: Bake the brownies for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center jiggles slightly when moved. Remove from the oven and let cool completely at room temperature. Then, transfer the brownies to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
- If you prefer a stronger coffee flavor, increase instant coffee to 1½ teaspoons.
- Use fresh strawberries for best flavor; frozen can result in extra moisture.
- Store leftover brownies covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Cut into small squares as the richness of the dessert is quite filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
