Description
These Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies feature a rich, fudgy chocolate brownie base topped with a smooth and creamy cheesecake layer swirled with sweet strawberry jam for a beautiful and indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
1 (15.5-ounce / 440g) box brownie mix
Ingredients listed on brownie box (typically oil and eggs as directed)
1 large egg
1/3 cup water
1 (8-ounce) brick full-fat cream cheese, softened
65g (about 1/3 cup) granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 tablespoons strawberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch metal baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- Prepare the brownie batter according to the package instructions. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 5 minutes less than the recommended baking time on the box.
- While the brownies bake, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth, about 3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture and beat until fully combined and creamy.
- Remove the partially baked brownies from the oven. Carefully spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the brownie layer.
- Drop small spoonfuls of strawberry jam over the cheesecake layer. Use a knife or toothpick to gently swirl the jam without disturbing the brownie base.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the cheesecake layer is set.
- Cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before slicing into 16 squares.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture.
Avoid overmixing the cheesecake batter to prevent cracks.
Chill for at least 3 hours for clean slices.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze for up to 2 months and thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Substitute strawberry jam with raspberry or cherry jam if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
