These cheesecake brownies are the ultimate combo of rich, gooey chocolate and creamy vanilla cheesecake 🤍
One pan, two epic layers it’s a bake you’ll make again and again!
🔥 Perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or when you can’t decide between cheesecake and brownies 😉
🧁 Why You’ll Love This Cheesecake Brownie
✔️ One-bowl brownie base no fuss
✔️ Rich, dark chocolate flavor with a crackly top
✔️ Creamy, tangy cheesecake swirl
✔️ Gorgeous marbled look no decorating skills needed
✔️ Best served chilled: perfect for hot weather!
Tools You’ll Need
- 10″ loose-bottom tin (or any deep square tin)
- Greaseproof paper
- Cake spray or butter/oil
- Offset palette knife
- Stand or hand mixer
- Skewer for swirling
Gemma’s Tip: If your tin doesn’t have a loose bottom, line it with long pieces of greaseproof paper so you can lift the whole bake out easily.
❄️ Cool & Serve
✔ Cool for 30 mins at room temp
✔ Chill in fridge until fully set (at least 2 hours)
✔ Slice and enjoy! Even better cold 🍰
💡 Tips for Perfect Cheesecake Brownies
🔸 Use room temperature eggs and cream cheese
🔸 Whip your eggs/sugar well it’s key to fudgy texture
🔸 Use high-quality 70% chocolate for best flavor
🔸 Don’t overmix the cheesecake once eggs are added
🔸 Add lemon zest for a citrusy twist
📦 How to Store
- Keep refrigerated up to 5 days
- Freeze for up to 2 months (wrap well in layers)
- Best enjoyed chilled or at cool room temp
✨ The Verdict
These cheesecake brownies are rich, tangy, and a total showstopper.
They’re everything you love about two desserts in one bite 😍
💬 “So gooey, so creamy the swirl is stunning and it tastes even better!”
🎉 Make a double batch… because one just won’t last!
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Easy Cheesecake Brownies with Swirls of Chocolate Bliss
Description
These cheesecake brownies are the perfect mix of rich chocolate and tangy vanilla cheesecake. With a crackly brownie top, creamy swirls, and a chilled finish, they’re ideal for summer parties, bake sales, or anytime you need a wow-worthy treat. Easy to make and stunning to serve!
Ingredients
✨ For the Brownie Layer (10” tin)
🤍 For the Cheesecake Layer
1️⃣ Prep the Tin
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🧁 Use a 10" round loose-bottom tin (or line with long strips of baking paper if using fixed-base)
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🧈 Spray with oil or grease well before lining
2️⃣ Make the Brownie Batter
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✔ Melt chocolate + butter together in microwave (30 sec bursts)
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✔ Whisk sugar + eggs (3–4 min until pale and thick)
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✔ Mix in melted chocolate/butter on low speed
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✔ Add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt
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✔ Mix until just combined — don't overbeat
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✔ Save a few spoonfuls of batter for swirling
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✔ Pour the rest into tin and smooth out
3️⃣ Make the Cheesecake Mixture
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✔ Beat cream cheese + sugar
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✔ Add eggs + vanilla
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✔ Mix until smooth and creamy (about 4–5 mins)
4️⃣ Layer & Swirl
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✔ Pour cheesecake over brownie layer
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✔ Loosen reserved brownie batter with a bit of hot water
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✔ Dot the top with brownie batter
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✔ Swirl with a skewer or knife for that marbled effect
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 27g42%
- Saturated Fat 16g80%
- Trans Fat 0.6g
- Cholesterol 115mg39%
- Sodium 170mg8%
- Potassium 190mg6%
- Total Carbohydrate 42g15%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Sugars 34g
- Vitamin A 950 IU
- Calcium 65 mg
- Molybdenum 2 mcg
- Chloride 95 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
🔥 Bake It Up
- Preheat oven to 170°C fan (340°F)
- Bake for 30–35 mins — cheesecake should be set with a slight jiggle
- A skewer should come out mostly clean with a bit of gooey brownie