Chocolate and Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies
Swirls of sweet cream cheese batter make these chewy brownies extra special! This is a chocolate treat that will wow everyone!
Ingredients
Chocolate Brownie Batter
- 4 ounces German chocolate, or semisweet chocolate
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts, pecans or walnuts
Cream Cheese Batter
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 F.
- Line an 8-inch square baking pan with foil, leaving some overhang, then butter the foil.
- In a saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring constantly. Stir 1/4 cup of sugar into the chocolate mixture; add 2 beaten eggs and vanilla stir until completely mixed. Mix in 1/2 cup of flour until well blended. Stir in nuts.
- Spread the batter in the prepared baking pan.
- In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup of sugar, 1 egg, and 1 tablespoon of flour until smooth.
- Spoon the cream cheese batter over brownie batter mixture in pan, and use an icing spatula or butter knife to make a swirl pattern.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until set and a wooden pick inserted in center comes out almost clean.
- Cool in pan on a rack; cut into squares.
Nutrition
Calories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 57mgPotassium: 43mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 229IUVitamin C: 0.05mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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