Irresistible Blackberry Cheesecake Brownies in 3 Easy Steps
Fudgy berry bliss — the ultimate decadent dessert bars!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- For the Brownie Base:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- For the Blackberry Swirl:
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Blackberry Sauce: In a small saucepan cook blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice until soft. Mash slightly to create a sweet berry compote.
- Make the Fudgy Brownie Batter: In a bowl mix melted butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Whisk in flour, cocoa powder, and salt to create rich fudgy brownies.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Layer: Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth for a creamy cheesecake filling.
- Layer and Swirl: Spread brownie batter into a lined baking pan, pour cheesecake mixture over it, then spoon blackberry compote on top. Use a knife to swirl for a beautiful berry cheesecake marble effect.
- Bake and Serve: Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 35–40 minutes until set. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use fresh blackberries for best results.
- Cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg