Cheesecake Swirl Brownies
Classic fudgy brownies baked with a creamy layer of cheesecake swirled on top!
Ingredients
- 200 gm (1 cup) all-purpose flour
- 200 gm (1 cup) dark chocolate
- 180 gm caster sugar
- ¾ cup butter
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp baking powder
For the cheesecake layer
- 225 gm cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp caster sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp vanilla
Instructions
For the brownie layer
- Pre heat the oven to 180° C.
- Melt the butter and dark chocolate.
- Mix the eggs with the caster sugar and vanilla essence (whisk well to combine). Add the chocolate mixture to the egg mixture and mix well.
- Sift in the dry ingredients and fold to combine.
- Pour ¾ of the batter into a greased 8 x 8 inch pan
For the cheesecake layer
- Mix all the ingredients well until smooth.
To assemble
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the brownie layer. Dollop the remaining brownie batter on top and use a toothpick/ knife to swirl.
- Bake in the oven for around 25 to 30 mins. Allow it to cool completely before cutting.
