Description
Treat yourself to these luscious Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Brownies, where rich chocolate brownies intertwine with creamy cheesecake and delightful chunks of peanut butter cups. Perfect for any occasion, these brownies will elevate your dessert game and leave everyone craving more. With a gooey texture and a heavenly flavor combination, they are sure to impress at gatherings or provide comfort during cozy nights in.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped peanut butter cups
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, melt the unsalted butter with both sugars until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by vanilla extract until smooth.
- Sift in cocoa powder and flour; mix gently until just combined. Fold in chopped peanut butter cups.
- For the cheesecake layer, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and milk until creamy.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, dollop cream cheese mixture on top, then cover with remaining brownie batter. Swirl with a knife for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set but slightly moist in the center. Let cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie square (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg