Blackberry Cream Cheese Brownies: A Decadent Dessert Recipe You’ll Love

Blackberry Cream Cheese Brownies: A Decadent Dessert Recipe You’ll Love

Author: Chef Elsa Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 38 min Total Time: 53 min
Yield: 16 servings Category: Desserts And Drinks Cuisine: American Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Description Decadent brownies swirled with creamy cheesecake and fresh blackberries, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cream cheese layer)
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream cheese layer)
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (for blackberry sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, and mix to a glossy finish.
  3. Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder; mix until just combined.
  4. In another bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. In a saucepan, combine blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice; heat and mash until slightly thickened, then let cool.
  6. Pour most of the brownie batter into the pan, reserving some for later. Spoon cream cheese and blackberry sauce over the brownie batter, topping with reserved batter.
  7. Use a toothpick to gently swirl the mixtures together.
  8. Bake for 35 to 38 minutes until the center is set.
  9. Allow to cool, then chill for at least one hour before serving.

Notes

  1. Notes
  2. For best flavor, use room temperature cream cheese and fresh, ripe blackberries. Adjust baking time for fudgy texture.