Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
You've got to try these chocolate cheesecake brownies because they're honestly the best of both worlds. Rich, fudgy brownie meets creamy cheesecake swirl, and here's the thing: they're super quick to make, ready in under an hour from start to finish. I love using Greek yogurt in the cheesecake layer because it adds protein and keeps everything lighter without sacrificing that decadent taste. This recipe is straightforward enough for beginners but impressive enough to serve at dinner parties. Your friends will ask for the recipe, I promise.
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Ingredients
- 200 gramsdark chocolate
- 200 gramsunsalted butter
- 200 gramsgranulated sugar
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 3eggs
- 120 gramsplain flour
- 60 gramscocoa powder
- 400 gramscream cheese
- 100 gramsgreek yogurt
- 100 gramspowdered sugar
- 1 tablespoonlemon juice
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 20cm x 20cm square baking tin with parchment paper.
- 2
Melt dark chocolate and unsalted butter together in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring occasionally.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 4
Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, then sift in flour and cocoa powder and mix until well combined.
- 5
Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared tin and spread evenly.
- 6
For the cheesecake layer, beat cream cheese, Greek yogurt, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth. Spread the cheesecake filling on top of the brownie layer.
- 7
Spoon the remaining brownie batter over the cheesecake layer and use a spatula to gently swirl the two layers together.
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few crumbs but is not wet.
- 9
Cool completely before cutting into squares.
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