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Chewy Cream Cheese Brownies

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Total Time
Prep: 20 min. Bake: 45 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Barbara Nitcznski, Denver, Colorado

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Updated on Feb. 08, 2022

Brownies are a common dessert in our household—they're just about the only form of chocolate my husband will eat! I love this version. It makes a big batch and has a rich cream cheese layer in the center. —Barbara Nitcznski, Denver, Colorado

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Chewy Cream Cheese Brownies

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Prep Time 20 min
Cook Time 45 min
Yield 4 dozen

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped nuts, optional
  • FILLING:
  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in vanilla and the chocolate mixture. Gradually add flour to chocolate mixture (batter will be thick). Stir in nuts if desired.
  2. Spread half the batter evenly into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan; set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, beat filling ingredients until blended. Gently spread over batter. Spoon remaining batter over filling; spread to cover.
  4. Bake 45-50 minutes or until filling is set. Cool on a wire rack 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

1 brownie: 124 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 49mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

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