Best 9 Skinny Cream Cheese Brownies Recipes

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Do you find yourself craving a decadent dessert without derailing your diet? If so, look no further than skinny cream cheese brownies! These delectable treats offer the perfect balance of rich, chocolatey goodness and a creamy, tangy twist from the cream cheese, all while being surprisingly light and figure-friendly. With their irresistibly fudgy texture and just the right amount of sweetness, these brownies are sure to satisfy your cravings without leaving you feeling weighed down. So, get ready to indulge in a guilt-free sweet indulgence with our collection of the best skinny cream cheese brownie recipes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

SKINNY CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES



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47% less fat • 60% less sat fat • 5% fewer calories than the original recipe. Rich and gooey just got a makeover for a treat that tastes as decadent as the original but has a lot less fat.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (8 oz) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
1/3 cup sugar
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 box (1 lb 2.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix
1/4 cup canola oil or unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup water
4 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in remaining filling ingredients until well blended.
  • In large bowl, stir brownie mix, oil, water, 4 egg whites and 1 teaspoon vanilla with spoon until well blended. Spread in pan.
  • Spoon filling mixture over brownie batter in pan. Cut through filling mixture and batter with knife several times for marbled design. Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
  • Bake 28 to 32 minutes or until toothpick inserted in brownie 2 inches from side of pan comes out clean or almost clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For 24 brownies, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Brownie, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

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 FROM SCRATCH



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Enjoy these delicious cheese filled chocolate brownies - perfect dessert to impress your guests.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h15m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 large egg
1 cup butter or margarine
4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour*
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup coarsely chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening.
  • In medium bowl, beat all filling ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth; set aside.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes.
  • In large bowl, beat chocolate mixture, sugar, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed 1 minute, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat in flour and salt on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat on medium speed 1 minute. Stir in nuts. Spread 1 3/4 cups of the batter in pan. Spread filling over batter. Drop remaining batter in mounds randomly over filling; carefully spread to cover cream cheese layer.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack, about 2 hours. For brownies, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Brownie, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

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.

CHEWY CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES



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Brownies are a common dessert in our household - they're just about the only form of chocolate my husband will eat! I love this version that makes a big batch and has a rich cream-cheese layer in the center.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup butter, cubed
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped nuts, optional
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in vanilla and the chocolate mixture. Gradually add flour to chocolate mixture (batter will be thick). Stir in nuts if desired. , Spread half of the batter evenly into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan; set aside. , In a small bowl, beat filling ingredients until blended. Gently spread over batter. Spoon remaining batter over filling; spread to cover., Bake 45-50 minutes or until filling is set. Cool on a wire rack 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

WARM CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES



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Categories     Cake     Cheese     Side     Bake

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

For the Cream Cheese Batter
6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for the pan
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (3 1/2 ounces)
For the Chocolate Batter
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
4 ounces semisweet chocolate
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (7 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Butter a 9 × 13-inch baking pan; set aside. Make the cream cheese batter: Beat the cream cheese, butter, and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well and scraping down the sides of the bowl at least once. Add the vanilla, and beat until combined. Using a large rubber spatula, fold in the flour and chocolate chips.
  • Make the chocolate batter: Melt the chocolates and butter in a medium heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water. Remove the bowl from the heat, and let cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, using a handheld whisk, beat the eggs, gradually adding the sugar, until the mixture is thick and pale. Whisk in the cooled chocolate mixture. Add the vanilla, and combine well.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl, and fold into the chocolate mixture. Fold in the chocolate chips. Measure out about 1/2 cup chocolate batter, and set aside. Spoon the rest of the batter into the prepared baking pan, and spread the cream cheese batter evenly over the top. Drop the reserved chocolate batter in dollops on top. Run a knife or offset spatula all the way through the batters to create a swirling effect.
  • Bake until a cake tester inserted near the edges comes out clean, about 35 minutes. The center will still be fairly soft, but it will continue to firm after being removed from the oven. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool in the pan before cutting into squares.

LIGHT CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES



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I created this light recipe to reduce the fat, sugar and calories of regular cream cheese brownies. This recipe uses dark chocolate, although semisweet chocolate can be substituted.

Provided by Brooke the Cook in

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips (I use Ghirardelli 60% baking chips)
2 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
2 egg whites
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup Splenda granular
3/4 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
3 ounces neufchatel cheese, softened
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup egg substitute
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9x13 cake pan.
  • For the brownies: Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside, reserving 2 Tablespoons for topping.
  • Melt the chocolate, butter and half the vanilla over a double boiler or in the microwave. Let cool to room temperature.
  • Prepare Topping: Cream butter with the light cream cheese, gradually adding the sugar. Blend in egg substitute, the reserved flour mixture (2 Tablespoons) and vanilla. Set aside.
  • Continue preparing brownies: In a large bowl, beat the eggs and egg whites with the sugar and splenda until very light and fluffy.
  • Fold in the chocolate mixture, followed by the flour mixture and nuts, if using.
  • Pour the mixture into prepared pan.
  • Spoon the cream cheese topping in long lines, then using a knife swirl the batters together. Don't over swirl!
  • Bake for 30 minutes (25 if you like them fudgy like I do). Let cool completely before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.1, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 112.3, Carbohydrate 15.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 8.6, Protein 3.1

Tips:

  • Use low-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt to reduce overall calories and fat content.
  • For extra chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate chips or cocoa powder.
  • Add a teaspoon of instant coffee powder to the batter for a rich, mocha flavor.
  • Top the brownies with chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds for added crunch.
  • For a fun twist, try swirling in a tablespoon of peanut butter or Nutella before baking.
  • If you don't have a 9x13 inch baking pan, you can use a 10x10 inch pan. Just reduce the baking time by 5-10 minutes.
  • Be sure to let the brownies cool completely before cutting and serving. This will help them to set and hold their shape.

Conclusion:

These skinny cream cheese brownies are a delicious and indulgent treat that can be enjoyed without guilt. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a special dessert for your family and friends. With their rich chocolate flavor and creamy cheesecake swirl, these brownies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are craving something sweet, give these skinny cream cheese brownies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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