Gooey Cheesecake Brownies (Printable Version)

Rich brownies layered with creamy cheesecake and swirls of raspberry. A mouthwatering blend of textures and flavors everyone will love.

# Ingredients:

→ Brownie Batter

01 - 2 tsp vanilla
02 - 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate (chips or bars for baking)
03 - 1 cup sugar
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 3 eggs
06 - 1/2 tsp espresso powder
07 - 4 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
08 - 1/2 cup butter
09 - 1 tsp baking powder
10 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
11 - 1 cup chocolate chips (pick your favorite type)
12 - 1 Tbsp canola oil

→ Cheesecake Swirl

13 - 1/2 cup raspberries (fresh or drained thawed frozen)
14 - 1/3 cup white sugar
15 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
16 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
17 - 1 egg

# Steps:

01 - Set your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×9 pan by greasing it. If you'd like, lay down parchment paper to make lifting the brownies out easier.
02 - Using either a microwave in short bursts or a double boiler, melt the butter and chocolate together. Once melted, let it cool for 10 minutes before stirring in the sugar. Add one egg at a time, mixing completely between each, then add in the vanilla.
03 - Mix the dry ingredients in. Add the espresso powder, salt, baking powder, flour, and cocoa powder, and stir just enough to combine without overmixing. Fold in chocolate chips and oil, then leave aside.
04 - Whip the softened cream cheese in a bowl until light and airy. Stir in sugar, egg, and vanilla, making sure the mixture is smooth. Gently mix in the raspberries until they break up a bit, creating beautiful swirls.
05 - Pour the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan. Drop spoonfuls of cheesecake mixture over the brownie layer. Use a knife to create a swirled look and bake for 25–30 minutes, until the center is mostly set but slightly soft.
06 - Allow them to sit for an hour or two until cooled. Chill them in the fridge for 2 hours or more. They taste absolutely delicious when served cold, especially with some milk.

# Notes:

01 - If you're in a pinch, you can use boxed brownie mix—Ghirardelli works great!
02 - Letting these brownies sit overnight makes them even tastier as the flavors mix.

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