Cream cheese brownies are a decadent twist on classic chocolate brownies, featuring a rich and creamy cream cheese swirl that adds a luscious, tangy contrast to the fudgy chocolate base. These brownies combine the best of both worlds—soft, chocolatey brownie texture with the smooth, velvety richness of cream cheese. The result is a dessert that’s both indulgent and satisfying, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing guests at any gathering. Whether enjoyed as a special treat or a delightful everyday dessert, cream cheese brownies offer a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that make each bite a memorable experience.
Equipment
- 1 8x8" or 9x9" square pan
Ingredients
Brownie Filling
- 1 pouch Hershey's Triple Fudge Brownie Mix
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 2 eggs
Cheesecake Swirl
- 8 oz Philadelphia Cream Cheese softened to room temperature
- 1/4 granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings
- 1 jar Mrs. Richardson Carmel Sauce
- 8 oz White Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray bottom of pan with cooking spray. Optionally add parchment paper.
- With an electric mix, stir in brownie mix, water, oil, and eggs until well blended. Use a spatula to spread brownie batter into pan.
- In a small bowl or electric mixer, add cream cheese and sugar and beat until creamy. Next add egg and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- Pour cream cheese filling over brownie batter. Using a knife or end of a spoon swirl cream cheese filling into brownie batter.
- Bake in oven for 50 minutes. Insert a toothpick and remove to ensure no batter (brownie or cream cheese mixture) appears.
- Once baking is complete, set on a cooling rack for 20 minutes. Finish chilling in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Next drizzle caramel sauce and top with white chocolate chips.
- Serve Chilled.
