Description

Enjoy these decadent Blackberry Cream Cheese Brownies, featuring a rich chocolate base swirled with a creamy, tangy cream cheese layer and fresh blackberries. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!

Ingredients

For the Brownie Batter:

– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

– 1 cup granulated sugar

– 2 large eggs

– 1 tsp vanilla extract

– 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

– 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

– 1/4 tsp salt

– 1/4 tsp baking powder

For the Cream Cheese Swirl:

– 8 oz cream cheese, softened

– 1/4 cup sugar

– 1 egg yolk

– 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Blackberry Swirl:

– 1/2 cup fresh blackberries

– 2 tbsp sugar

– 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix until glossy.

3. Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until combined. Set aside.

4. In a separate bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.

5. In a small saucepan, heat blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice over low heat. Mash the berries and simmer until slightly thickened. Let cool.

6. Pour most of the brownie batter into the pan, reserving a few spoonfuls. Spoon dollops of cream cheese mixture and blackberry sauce over the top. Add remaining brownie batter in small spoonfuls.

7. Use a toothpick or skewer to swirl the layers gently.

8. Bake for 35–38 minutes, until the center is just set.

9. Let cool to room temperature, then chill for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.

Notes

– Don’t overmix the cream cheese mixture to avoid it becoming runny.

– Cool all elements slightly before swirling to avoid thinning the batter.

– Chilling before slicing helps the layers hold their shape.

– Swap blackberries for raspberries or blueberries if desired.

– For a richer brownie, fold chocolate chips into the base batter.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert

Keywords: blackberry brownies, cream cheese brownies, fudgy brownies, fruit swirl brownies, cheesecake brownies