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Cheesecake-Marbled Brownies

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Two adored classics come together in this dessert lover's superbrownie.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    50 min

  • Yield

    Makes 16 brownies

Ingredients

For brownie batter

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2/3 cup all-purpose flour

For cheesecake batter

8 ounces cream cheese, well softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg yolk
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Preparation

  1. Make brownie batter:

    Step 1

    Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan.

    Step 2

    Heat butter and chocolate in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, whisking occasionally, just until melted. Remove from heat and whisk in sugar, eggs, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until well combined. Whisk in flour until just combined and spread in baking pan.

  2. Make cheesecake batter and bake brownies:

    Step 3

    Whisk together cheesecake batter ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Dollop over brownie batter, then swirl in with a knife or spatula.

    Step 4

    Bake until edges are slightly puffed and center is just set, about 35 minutes.

    Step 5

    Serve warm or at room temperature.

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