Cream Cheese Brownies

Health score
1%
Cream Cheese Brownies
195 min.
48
151kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delectable Cream Cheese Brownies, a dessert that perfectly balances rich chocolate flavor with a creamy, tangy filling. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself, these brownies are sure to impress with their luscious texture and delightful taste. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of fudgy chocolate and smooth cream cheese, making them a standout treat for any occasion.

What sets these brownies apart is not just their irresistible flavor, but also their impressive presentation. The contrasting layers of chocolate and cream cheese create a visually appealing dessert that will have your guests reaching for seconds. Plus, with a generous yield of 48 servings, they are perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply stocking your dessert tray at home.

With a preparation time of just under three hours, including cooling, you’ll find that the effort is well worth it. The combination of butter, sugar, and chocolate creates a rich base, while the cream cheese filling adds a delightful creaminess that elevates these brownies to a whole new level. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to bake a batch of these scrumptious Cream Cheese Brownies that will leave everyone craving more!

Ingredients

  • cup butter 
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • large eggs 
  • large eggs 
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose gold medal®
  • cup nuts coarsely chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cups sugar 
  • oz baker's chocolate unsweetened
  • teaspoons vanilla 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening.
  2. In medium bowl, beat all filling ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth; set aside.
  3. In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat, stirring frequently.
  4. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes.
  5. In large bowl, beat chocolate mixture, sugar, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed 1 minute, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat in flour and salt on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat on medium speed 1 minute. Stir in nuts.
  6. Spread 1 3/4 cups of the batter in pan.
  7. Spread filling over batter. Drop remaining batter in mounds randomly over filling; carefully spread to cover cream cheese layer.
  8. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack, about 2 hours. For brownies, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories151kcal
Protein6.38%
Fat59.57%
Carbs34.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.2
Glycemic Load
8.26
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
3.1160869351386%

Flavonoids

Catechin
1.52mg
Epicatechin
3.35mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:150.96kcal
7.55%
Fat:10.4g
16%
Saturated Fat:3.84g
23.99%
Carbohydrates:13.37g
4.46%
Net Carbohydrates:12.6g
4.58%
Sugar:8.74g
9.72%
Cholesterol:28.92mg
9.64%
Sodium:106.99mg
4.65%
Alcohol:0.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.2%
100%
Protein:2.51g
5.01%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.32%
Vitamin A:324.65IU
6.49%
Copper:0.13mg
6.33%
Selenium:3.98µg
5.68%
Phosphorus:48.24mg
4.82%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.51%
Iron:0.81mg
4.5%
Magnesium:16.97mg
4.24%
Zinc:0.48mg
3.23%
Folate:12.66µg
3.16%
Fiber:0.77g
3.07%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.99%
Vitamin B3:0.42mg
2.09%
Vitamin E:0.29mg
1.96%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.95%
Calcium:18.69mg
1.87%
Potassium:63.76mg
1.82%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.29%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.2%