Blackberry Cheesecake Brownies Recipe
Blackberry Cheesecake Brownies Recipe is rich, sweet and full of flavor. These brownies mix chocolate, creamy cheesecake and juicy blackberries.
Ingredients
- Dark chocolate – 150 g melted
- Unsalted butter – ½ cup
- Sugar – ¾ cup
- Eggs – 2 large
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour – ¾ cup
- Cocoa powder – 2 tablespoons
- Salt – ¼ teaspoon
- Cream cheese – 8 oz softened
- Powdered sugar – ⅓ cup
- Fresh blackberries – 1 cup
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line the baking pan with parchment paper. Leave some paper hanging for easy lifting.
Melt Chocolate and Butter
- Melt chocolate and butter together. Stir until smooth. Let it cool slightly before using.
Mix Brownie Batter
- Add sugar, eggs and vanilla to chocolate mixture. Stir until smooth. Add flour, cocoa powder and salt. Mix gently.
Prepare Cheesecake Layer
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. No lumps should remain in the mixture.
Add Brownie Base
- Pour most of the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Spread evenly using a spatula.
Add Cheesecake Mixture
- Spoon cheesecake mixture over brownie batter. Spread gently without mixing too much.
Add Blackberries
- Place blackberries on top of cheesecake layer. Press them lightly so they stay in place.
Swirl the Batter
- Drop remaining brownie batter on top. Use a knife to create gentle swirls. Do not overmix.
Bake the Brownies
- Bake for 40 minutes. The center should be set but still slightly soft.
Cool and Slice
- Let brownies cool fully before slicing. This helps them hold shape and look neat.
Notes
- Use fresh blackberries for best flavor
- Do not overbake or brownies become dry
- Let brownies cool before cutting
- Use room temperature cream cheese
- Line the pan for easy removal