Ingredients
- For the brownie layer:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the cream cheese swirl:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line or grease an 8×8-inch square baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla, food coloring, and vinegar, mixing until smooth.
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Stir until just combined to form a thick batter.
- Reserve 1/4 cup of the batter and spread the rest in the prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spoon cream cheese mixture over brownie base and gently spread to cover.
- Drop reserved brownie batter in small spoonfuls over the top and swirl with a knife for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 28–35 minutes or until center is set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Add mini chocolate chips to the brownie batter for extra richness.
- Use heart-shaped pans for themed occasions like Valentine’s Day.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a decorative touch.
- For added tang, mix a bit of lemon juice into the cream cheese swirl.
- Swirl in a spoonful of raspberry jam for a fruity twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
