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A cheesecake swirled brownie with cheesecake and brownie marbled together, set on a plate.
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5 from 20 votes

Cheesecake Swirled Brownies

These cream cheese brownies are the best of both worlds. Combing fudgy brownies with smooth cheesecake into one decadent dessert - its the dessert combination you didn't know you needed.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 18

Ingredients

  • 1 18 oz box brownie mix
  • egg, oil and water (as listed on box of brownie mix)

For the Cheesecake Swirl:

  • 12 oz cream cheese, or Neufchatel cream cheese (1 1/2 8oz packages)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 TBS all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven according to directions on brownie mix.
  • Prepare brownie mix according to package directions and set aside.
  • In a medium sized bowl, beat the cream cheese for a couple of minutes until smooth and creamy.
  • Add in the egg, flour, sugar and vanilla and stir mixture till combined.
  • Pour all but about 1/2 cup of the brownie batter into a prepared 9x13 pan.
  • Spoon the cream cheese mixture on top of the brownie batter.
  • Spoon the remaining brownie batter onto the top of the cream cheese mixture.
  • Using a knife, swirl the cream cheese and brownie batter together, creating a marbled effect.
  • Place in preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the middle comes out mostly clean.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before cutting into pieces.