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Cream Cheese Brownies Recipe Worth Keeping Forever!
I personally can't live without some after-meal treats. I always love desserts with a touch of chocolate and a heavenly cream cheese layer. And this cream cheese brownies recipe hits it right on the nose! This recipe instantly became a favorite. I'm pretty sure you're going to agree with me after you've tried it at home.
Ingredients to Make Cream Cheese Brownies:
Brownie Batter:
- 7 oz semisweet chocolate
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup espresso
- 2/3 cup butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 eggs
Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 3 tbsp orange juice
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 12 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- orange zest
- 1 egg
Step 1: Prepare the cream cheese
First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a baking pan and line with parchment paper.
Using a hand mixer, whip cream cheese then add sugar, orange juice, and orange zest. Mix the egg until smooth and thick then set aside.
Step 2: Prepare the flour mixture
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt.
Step 3: Melt the chocolate
Combine and melt together the chocolate and butter in a double boiler or a medium bowl over a bain-marie. Stir occasionally until thick and smooth. Remove from heat and mix in the sugar.
Step 4: Add the eggs
Add the eggs one at a time and whisk until well-incorporated. Add 1/4 cup of espresso, 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix well.
Step 5: Add the flour mixture
Slowly add your prepared flour mixture and mix until well combined.
Step 6: Pour the chocolate batter into the pan
Pour the chocolate batter into the prepared baking pan. Spread evenly until the parchment paper is completely covered. Reserve about ¾ cup of chocolate batter to use later.
Step 7: Pour the cream cheese
Pour the cream cheese on top of the chocolate batter and spread evenly.
Step 8: Create swirls
Scoop the remaining chocolate batter over the cream cheese and create swirls with a knife.
Step 9: Pop it in the oven
Pop your cream cheese brownies in the oven and bake for 20 to 35 minutes. Let the brownies cool. Cover and place it in the fridge for few hours or overnight.
Step 10: Slice, share, and enjoy!
Slice the cream cheese brownies in squares using a knife, preferably hot. Be careful while handling a knife especially when it's hot.
Share these heavenly cream cheese brownies with your family and friends!
You can also watch the video tutorial of this cream cheese brownies recipe from Home Cooking Adventure below:
I hope you enjoy this step-by-step tutorial on how to make heavenly cream cheese marbled brownies. While these brownies are the perfect dessert to end your meal with, they also are the best present to give to your family and friends. Just place them in a fancy box, mason jar, or favor bag, tie with a cute ribbon, and you have the sweetest gift you could ever give to someone!
Do you like these cream cheese brownies? Let us know in the comments section! If you like this recipe, for sure you will also love this Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies Recipe.
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