Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 30 min. + chilling
Yield 2 dozen
Test Kitchen Approved
Strawberry cheesecake brownies combine two great desserts in one super easy recipe. These brownies are extra fudgy with a smooth, creamy cheesecake layer and a sweet strawberry jam swirled in for color and flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, cubed
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/3 cup baking cocoa
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • TOPPING:
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup seedless strawberry jam

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter. Stir in sugar, cocoa and vanilla. Add eggs, 1 at a time, whisking to blend after each addition. Add flour and salt; stir just until combined. Spread into greased 13x9-in. baking pan.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla; beat on low speed just until blended. Spread cheesecake mixture over batter and drop strawberry jam by tablespoonfuls on top. Cut through jam and cheesecake mixture with a knife to swirl.
  3. Bake until filling in center is almost set, 30-35 minutes. Cool 1 hour in pan on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts

1 brownie: 259 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 204mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Strawberry cheesecake brownies will satisfy strawberry lovers, the cheesecake-obsessed and brownie fans alike. These three flavors work together to create a dreamy dessert for any occasion. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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