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Cheesecake Brownie Bars

Rich fudgy brownies layered with creamy cheesecake filling and beautiful chocolate swirls for the ultimate decadent dessert bars.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Layer
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 4 eggs large
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Cheesecake Layer
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until smooth.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until fully combined.
  4. Fold in cocoa powder, flour, and salt until just combined.
  5. Stir in chocolate chips and reserve 1 cup of batter for swirling.
  6. Spread remaining brownie batter evenly into prepared pan.
  7. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix with sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
  8. Spread cheesecake mixture over brownie layer.
  9. Drop spoonfuls of reserved brownie batter on top and swirl gently with a knife.
  10. Bake for 38-45 minutes until center is just set.
  11. Cool completely and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into bars.

Notes

For extra indulgence, drizzle with chocolate ganache or caramel sauce before serving.