Description
A delicious dessert combining rich chocolate brownies with creamy cheesecake and fruity blackberry flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup blackberry preserves
- Fresh blackberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, 1 cup of sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir until well blended.
- Add cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir just until combined—don’t overmix!
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup of sugar, egg, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon dollops of the cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter. Use a butter knife to gently swirl the two layers together.
- Warm blackberry preserves slightly in the microwave. Drizzle the preserves over the cheesecake layer, then swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool completely in the pan, then slice into squares. Garnish with fresh blackberries if desired.
Notes
For extra blackberry flavor, consider adding fresh blackberries into the brownie layer. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: brownies, cheesecake, dessert, blackberry, easy baking