Creamy Blueberry Cheesecake Brownies Recipe Easy Perfect Swirl Dessert
A luscious dessert combining a fudgy brownie base with a creamy cheesecake layer and a vibrant blueberry swirl, perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 65 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- ⅔ cup (130g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (150g) fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9×9 inch pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. If thin, add cornstarch dissolved in water and cook another minute until thickened. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract. Gradually fold in flour until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla extract, mix until combined. Stir in flour.
- Pour half the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Spoon cheesecake mixture over brownie layer and smooth gently. Dollop remaining brownie batter on top.
- Drop spoonfuls of blueberry compote randomly over the surface. Use a toothpick or skewer to swirl layers gently in circular motions.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly but not liquid. A toothpick inserted in the brownie (not cheesecake) should come out with moist crumbs.
- Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
Use softened cream cheese to avoid lumps. Thaw and drain frozen blueberries before making compote. Avoid overmixing cheesecake layer to prevent cracking. Chill brownies for at least 2 hours for best slicing results. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour. Dairy-free options available using plant-based cream cheese and butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie square (1/
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 18
- Fat: 16
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Protein: 4
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