Description
These Blackberry Cream Cheese Brownies are a rich and fudgy dessert swirled with tangy cream cheese and juicy blackberry ribbons. The marbled effect makes them bakery-beautiful, while the flavor keeps them irresistibly homemade.
Ingredients
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- For the Brownie Batter:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 4 oz unsweetened or dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
- For the Cream Cheese Swirl:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Blackberry Swirl:
- 1 cup blackberries (fresh or frozen, thawed and drained)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy lifting.
- In a heatproof bowl, melt butter and chocolate together. Whisk in sugar, then eggs and vanilla.
- Fold in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined. Spread batter into pan, reserving 2–3 tablespoons.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Puree or mash blackberries with sugar (if using). Strain seeds for smoother texture, if desired.
- Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture and blackberry puree over the brownie batter. Add reserved brownie batter on top.
- Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl in figure-eight motions.
- Bake 35–40 minutes, until edges are set but center looks slightly fudgy. A toothpick should come out with moist crumbs.
- Cool completely in pan, then chill for at least 1 hour before slicing.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For a berry twist, swap blackberries with raspberries, blueberries, or cherries. Add 1 teaspoon espresso powder to the brownie batter for mocha depth. These brownies store well in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze beautifully for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Blackberry Cream Cheese Brownies, cheesecake brownies, fudgy brownies, berry brownies, marbled brownies