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Cheesecake Swirl Brownies

By Kate Morgan Jackson

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This easy recipe for cheesecake swirl brownies adds a creamy cheesecake center for a soft and luscious chocolate brownie that will melt in your mouth!

Cheesecake Swirl Brownies Recipe

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OH THESE BROWNIES.

I have probably made hundreds of pans of various brownies over the course of this blog, and I have never, EVER gotten the rave reviews (and seen the brownie pilfering) that went on with this cheesecake swirl brownies.

These are a lusciously soft brownie that you make from your favorite brownie mix…but before you bake it, you drop in spoonfuls of a super easy cheesecake batter, swirl everything around, pop it in the oven, and then spend the rest of the day explaining to people why they really should not eat four brownies in a row.

I know I am sounding more hopped up than usual, but just make them. You’ll see what I mean (about both the taste and the pilfering!).

Ingredients You’ll Need To Make Cheesecake Swirl Brownies!

  • Brownie Mix
  • Cream Cheese
  • Sour Cream
  • Sugar
  • Flour

Here’s How You Make Cheesecake Swirl Brownies!

STEP 1: Preheat oven to 350.

STEP 2: Line an 8 inch square baking pan with nonstick foil, with foil overlapping over the sides. Spray with cooking spray.

STEP 3: Prepare an 18.3 ounce box of brownie mix according to package directions and set aside.

STEP 4: Put 4 ounces of room temperature cream cheese, ½ cup of sour cream, ¼ cup of sugar and 1 tablespoon of flour in a mixing bowl until smooth.  Set aside.

STEP 5: Now to assemble!  Pour about ¾ of the the brownie mixture into the prepared pan (more or less – this doesn’t have to be exact).

STEP 6: Drop the cream cheese mixture by spoonfuls on top of the brownie batter and spread it as best you can – it doesn’t have to completely cover it.

STEP 7: Drop the remaining brownie batter by spoonfuls over the top of the cream cheese mixture.

STEP 8: Now for the fun part!  Take a knife and swirl it through the cream cheese and top brownie batter layer – you want a nice swirly pattern, leaving some room at the edges so you get that nice brownie crust all the way around.

STEP 9: Pop it in the oven and bake for 35 minutes – a toothpick should come out mostly clean.

STEP 10: Cool your brownies in the pan for about 30 minutes, and then lift them out with the foil “handles” and let them cool completely before cutting them into 16 squares.  I know, SO HARD!

STEP 11: Realize that cream cheese and brownies are a match made in heaven!

More Tips For Making Cheesecake Swirl Brownies!

Can I use any brand of brownie mix?

Yep! Just make sure it is an 18.3 ounce box and you are good to go.

Can I use lowfat cream cheese and/or sour cream?

You can! Don’t use the non-fat kind though – the flavor and texture just won’t be the same.

Can these be made ahead of time?

They actually have to be, so that they have time to cool before you cut them up. And in the extremely rare case where they don’t get eaten all at once, they will keep for 2-3 days – cover them up with plastic wrap and store them in the fridge.

I guess it just goes to show you, you can teach an old brownie new tricks! Brownies + Cheesecake = Dessert Heaven!

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Cheesecake Swirl Brownies Recipe

Cheesecake Swirl Brownies


  • Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 16 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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This easy recipe for cheesecake swirl brownies adds a creamy cheesecake center for a soft and luscious chocolate brownie that will melt in your mouth!

 


Ingredients

  • 1 18.3 ounce box Brownie mix (we used Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Line an 8 inch square baking pan with nonstick foil, with foil overlapping over the sides. Spray with cooking spray.
  3. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions and set aside.
  4. Put cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and flour in a mixing bowl until smooth.  Set aside.
  5. Now to assemble!  Pour about ¾ of the the brownie mixture into the prepared pan (more or less – this doesn’t have to be exact).
  6. Drop the cream cheese mixture by spoonfuls on top of the brownie batter and spread it as best you can – it doesn’t have to completely cover it.
  7. Drop the remaining brownie batter by spoonfuls over the top of the cream cheese mixture.
  8. Now for the fun part!  Take a knife and swirl it through the cream cheese and top brownie batter layer – you want a nice swirly pattern, leaving some room at the edges so you get that nice brownie crust all the way around.
  9. Pop it in the oven and bake for 50 minutes – a toothpick should come out mostly clean.
  10. Cool your brownies in the pan for about 30 minutes, and then lift them out with the foil “handles” and let them cool completely before cutting them into 16 squares.

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Kate Morgan Jackson

Hi there!  I’m Kate, and I’m a recipe writer, food photographer and devoted bacon lover.  I started Framed Cooks in 2009, and my mission is to create and share family-friendly recipes that make cooking both easy and fun…yes, I said FUN!  My kitchen is my happy place, and I want yours to be that place too.  And if you make this recipe, I would love you to tag @FramedCooks on Instagram so I can see the deliciousness!as seen in logos

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Published on April 28, 2022

Good for: Birthday Party, Christmas/Holidays, Mother's Day, Showers, Southern Husband's Favorites, Tailgate Treats

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