Best 8 Cream Cheese Topped Brownies Recipes

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Indulge in the ultimate chocolatey delight with our curated recipes for cream cheese-topped brownies. Discover the perfect balance of rich, fudgy brownie batter and a creamy, tangy cheesecake filling. Whether you prefer classic chocolate brownies or decadent swirled creations, this article presents a selection of recipes that cater to every taste. From simple and straightforward to elaborate and impressive, these recipes offer a range of options for bakers of all skill levels. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these delectable cream cheese-topped brownies that are sure to become a favorite dessert.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CREAM-CHEESE BROWNIES



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Lining the pan isn't busywork; it makes it easy to remove the brownies.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Brownie Recipes

Yield Makes 16 squares

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for pan
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
4 ounces cream cheese, room-temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush a 9-inch square baking pan with butter. Line bottom and two sides with a strip of parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the two sides. Butter paper, and set pan aside. In a small bowl, whisk 1 cup flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  • Place 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter and chocolate in a large heat-proof bowl set over (not in) a saucepan of gently simmering water. Heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes; remove bowl from pan. Add 1 1/4 cups sugar; mix to combine. Add 3 eggs, and mix to combine. Add flour and cocoa mixture; mix just until moistened (do not overmix).
  • Prepare cream-cheese mixture: Whisk cream cheese with 2 tablespoons room-temperature butter. Whisk in 1/4 cup sugar, 1 egg, and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour. Alternately spoon chocolate batter and cream-cheese mixture into pan; with the tip of a paring knife, swirl to marble.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 50 to 60 minutes. Cool in pan for 30 minutes. Using paper overhang, lift brownies out of pan; transfer to a rack to cool completely (still on paper). On a cutting board, using a dampened serrated knife, cut into 16 squares.

CREAM CHEESE BOXED BROWNIES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: brownie mix, cream cheese, sugar, egg, vanilla

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Bakery Goods

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box brownie mix, prepared according to package
8 oz cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • In a small bowl mix the cream cheese filling ingredients.
  • Pour the cream cheese mixture onto brownie batter and swirl into batter with a knife.
  • Bake according to package and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 36 grams

CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES



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A friend from church shared this recipe with me. Cream cheese lends itself to a moist and chewy brownie bar that's finger-lickin' good! -Carolyn Reed, North Robinson, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cups sugar, divided
3 tablespoons milk
1 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup instant hot cocoa mix
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and milk until fluffy; set aside. In a large bowl, cream the butter, cocoa mix and remaining sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour and nuts and mix well., Pour half into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Spread with the cream cheese mixture. Top with remaining batter. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl the cream cheese. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts :

CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES



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These brownies offer a small taste of heaven. You have to follow the directions, otherwise they won't be so heavenly.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 16 slices of heaven

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 egg yolk, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon flour
5 tablespoons sweet butter
5 ounces semisweet chocolate or 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate
2 eggs, at room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2-1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  • Lightly grease a square 8X8-inch pan.
  • To make the cream cheese layer, put the cream cheese in a mixer bowl and mix with the paddle attachment until it's smooth.
  • Add the rest of the cream cheese layer ingredients, beating well and scraping down and of the batter that dares try to escape up the sides of the bowl.
  • To make the brownie layer, melt the butter and the chocolate together until smoothly melted.
  • Put aside and let come to room temperature.
  • Be patient, it's worth it.
  • In a separate bowl from the cream cheese mixture, mix the eggs and the sugar until it's thick and a gorgeous lemon color.
  • Add the chocolate mixture and mix well until combined.
  • Again, scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Add the flour, vanilla, baking powder, salt and the chocolate chips, mix well until combined.
  • Pour half the chocolate mixture into the prepared pan.
  • Dollop the cream cheese mixture over that.
  • Don't worry if it doesn't cover the chocolate. It won't.
  • Add the remaining chocolate mixture.
  • Take a knife and gently draw it through the batters, from left to right and from top to bottom, making a checkerboard pattern.
  • Don't allow the mixtures to combine, be careful.
  • Sprinkle with the nuts.
  • Bake in the oven until the sides, but not the tops, begin to brown, about 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Don't wait until a tester comes out clean, if you do then you have overbaked and basically murdered the brownies.
  • Set aside to cool for about 10 minutes, cut into 12 or 16 brownies, cover and refrigerate.

EASY CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES



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This makes a big 13x9 pan of brownies, using a brownie box mix. Super easy and looks gormet when you are done! (Be sure to buy the box mix that says that it makes a 13x9 recipe or you'll have problems.) The mix I use is by Betty Crocker.

Provided by Pam-I-Am

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (20 ounce) package fudge brownie mix (13x9 size)
1/4 cup water (or what mix calls for)
1/3 cup oil (or what your mix calls for)
2 eggs (or what your mix calls for)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.
  • Prepare the brownie mix according to package directions (water, oil, eggs).
  • Pour into a greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • Beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
  • Add sugar and mix. Add vanilla and egg; mix until well-blended.
  • Place cheese mixture in dolups over the whole pan, leaving some brownie showing inbetween.
  • Cut or swirl through batter several times with a knife or fork for a marbled effect. It can be tricky to get a good marble effect so be careful not to over work it.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool; cut into squares. (These will also freeze well).

BUTTERSCOTCH CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES



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These are wonderful and rich without being heavy - true brownies with a cream cheese swirl and butterscotch chips on top.

Provided by Holly B

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Chocolate Brownie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 ⅓ cups white sugar, divided
3 eggs, divided
¾ cup water
⅔ cup cocoa powder
½ cup butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
1 (11 ounce) package butterscotch chips (Nestle® Toll House®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x13-inch baking dish.
  • Beat cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, and 1 egg together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Mix water, cocoa powder, and butter together in a saucepan; heat over medium-low heat until melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine flour, remaining 2 cups sugar, 2 eggs, sour cream, baking soda, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl. Beat chocolate mixture into flour mixture until batter is smooth; spread into the prepared baking dish. Spoon cream mixture over batter and run a knife through the cream cheese mixture to spread into a marbled pattern. Sprinkle butterscotch chips over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is dry and the edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Cholesterol 55.1 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 218.2 mg, Sugar 33.3 g

CHEESECAKE BROWNIES



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Jazz up an out-of-the-box brownie mix with an easy cheesecake topping.

Provided by Nat

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Chocolate Brownie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (19.8 ounce) package brownie mix
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 egg
⅓ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Prepare the brownie mix as directed by manufacturer. Preheat oven to temperature indicated on box. Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  • Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan. Using an electric mixer, beat together the cream cheese, egg and sugar until smooth. Dollop the cream cheese mixture on top of the brownie batter. Swirl together using a knife or skewer.
  • Bake according to manufacturer's instructions. Brownies will be done when a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in the pan, then cut into bars and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 100.5 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES



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These are my favorite kind of brownies. I like chocolate, but I'm not into the serious fudgy-chocolate kind of stuff. With these brownies I can pick out the ones with more cream cheese and leave the more chocolaty ones for someone else (like my mom).

Yield makes one 9 by 13-inch pan

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
3/4 cup butter
2 cups sugar
1 cup flour
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 ounces cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons flour

Steps:

  • To prepare the brownies: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9 by 13-inch pan.
  • Place the chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl and cook on high for 2 minutes, or until completely melted. Stir in the sugar until well combined. Add the flour, eggs, and vanilla and stir until combined. Spread the mixture into the baking pan.
  • To prepare the cream cheese: Place the cream cheese in a bowl and, using an electric mixer on medium speed, whip the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar, egg, and flour and mix until smooth.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese batter on top of the chocolate and swirl it into the chocolate by running a knife back and forth across the pan. Bake the brownies for 35 minutes, or until the cream cheese is light brown. Cool completely before cutting.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the final product. Look for the best chocolate you can find, and make sure the cream cheese is fresh.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the brownies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached. Overbaking will make the brownies dry.
  • Let the brownies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • Use a variety of toppings. Cream cheese frosting is a classic, but you can also try other toppings, such as chocolate ganache, caramel sauce, or chopped nuts.

Conclusion:

Cream cheese topped brownies are a delicious and decadent treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized with a variety of toppings. So next time you're in the mood for something sweet, give this recipe a try!

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