Description
A decadent fusion of fudgy dark chocolate brownies and a creamy strawberry cheesecake swirl. Perfectly balanced between rich cocoa and tart berries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark chocolate (60% cacao), chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup reduced strawberry puree
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Simmer strawberry puree in a saucepan until reduced by half; let it cool.
- Melt dark chocolate and butter together using a double boiler or microwave.
- Whisk eggs and 1 cup sugar until pale, then stir in melted chocolate, vanilla, and flour.
- Beat softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup sugar, one egg, and cooled strawberry reduction.
- Spread brownie batter in the pan and dollop cheesecake mixture on top.
- Swirl the layers together using a knife or toothpick.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly wobbly.
- Cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for 4 hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American