Cream Cheese Brownies
Take your brownies to the next level with a decadent cream cheese swirl. These Cream Cheese Brownies are the ultimate chocolatey treat! For more delicious desserts, try these 4ths of July Firecracker Cookies!
Servings 12 servings
Baking Temp 350°F
Equipment
- 13x9-inch baking dish
- Parchment paper
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Medium mixing bowl
- Electric mixer with medium mixing bowl
Ingredients
Brownie Mix
- 1 18.3 oz box chewy fudge brownie mix
- ¼ cup water, for brownie mix
- 2 large eggs, for brownie mix
- ½ cup vegetable oil, for brownie mix
Cream Cheese Swirl
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
Instructions
To make the Cream Cheese Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line a 13x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease with nonstick spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine brownie mix, water, 2 eggs and vegetable oil. Mix well. Spread ¾ of the batter into the prepared pan.
- In the bowl of electric mixer, beat cream cheese on medium until smooth. Add sugar, 1 egg, vanilla extract and flour. Beat on low speed until combined, scraping the sides of the bowl.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over brownie batter in pan. Top with spoonsful of reserved brownie batter. Swirl gently with a toothpick.
- Bake for 32-35 minutes, until set. Test center with toothpick until it comes out clean.
- Set aside to cool to room temperature before cutting into 12 squares.