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Fudgy Brownies With Cream Cheese Filling
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Decadent Fudgy Brownies with Cream Cheese Filling combine the best of two dessert worlds—rich chocolate brownies marbled with a creamy cheesecake layer. This gourmet treat features a luscious chocolate base made with semisweet chocolate and cocoa powder, perfectly complemented by a velvety cream cheese filling. The marbled effect creates a beautiful presentation, making these brownies ideal for special occasions or anytime you crave an indulgent chocolate dessert.
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Ingredients
For Brownies:
   8 TBS unsalted butter cut into pieces, plus some extra butter for pan
   1 cup all-purpose flour
   1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
   1/2 tsp. baking powder
   1/2 tsp. salt
   8 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped
   1 1/4 cups sugar

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   3 large eggs
For Filling:
   4 oz. bar cream cheese, room temperature
   2 TBS unsalted butter, room temperature
   1/4 cup sugar
   1 large egg
   2 TBSP all-purpose flour

Directions
To make brownies:
Preheat oven to 350°.
Brush 9-inch baking pan with butter.
Line bottom and two sides with a strip of parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the sides.
Butter paper and set pan aside.
In a small bowl whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
Set aside.
Place butter and chocolate in a large heatproof bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water.
Melt until smoothing, stirring often.
Remove from heat and add sugar and eggs.
Mix to combine.
Add flour and cocoa powder mixture and mix until just moistened.

To make cream cheese filling:
Before transferring the batter to the pan above, prepare the cream cheese mixture.
Whisk together the cream cheese and the butter.
Whisk in the sugar, egg and flour.

Alternately spoon brownie batter and cream cheese mixture into pan, using the tip of a spatula to swirl and marble.
Bake about 50 - 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Let cool in pan for 30 minutes, then remove from pan and cool on rack.
Servings\Yield
Makes 12 - 16 brownies.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (based on 12 servings) - Calories: 370; Total Fat: 21g (Saturated Fat: 12g); Cholesterol: 95mg; Sodium: 190mg; Total Carbohydrates: 43g (Dietary Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 32g); Protein: 5g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
💬 Uncle Dave says... from the May 2007 issue of Everyday Food
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: desserts, snacks, brownies, cocoa, cream cheese
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Fudgy Brownies With Cream Cheese Filling was added on October 24, 2007 and last updated on July 10, 2025.
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