Cream Cheese Topped Brownies Recipes

CREAM-CHEESE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush a 9-inch square baking pan with butter. Line bottom and two sides with a strip of parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the two sides. Butter paper, and set pan aside. In a small bowl, whisk 1 cup flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
• Place 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter and chocolate in a large heat-proof bowl set over (not in) a saucepan of gently simmering water. Heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes; remove bowl from pan. Add 1 1/4 cups sugar; mix to combine. Add 3 eggs, and mix to combine. Add flour and cocoa mixture; mix just until moistened (do not overmix).
• Prepare cream-cheese mixture: Whisk cream cheese with 2 tablespoons room-temperature butter. Whisk in 1/4 cup sugar, 1 egg, and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour. Alternately spoon chocolate batter and cream-cheese mixture into pan; with the tip of a paring knife, swirl to marble.
• Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 50 to 60 minutes. Cool in pan for 30 minutes. Using paper overhang, lift brownies out of pan; transfer to a rack to cool completely (still on paper). On a cutting board, using a dampened serrated knife, cut into 16 squares.

CHEESECAKE TOPPED BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
• Prepare brownie mix according to the directions on the package. Spread into prepared baking pan.
• In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and cornstarch until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk, egg and vanilla until smooth. Pour cream cheese mixture evenly over brownie batter.
• Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until top is lightly browned. Allow to cool, spread with frosting, and cut into bars. Store covered in refrigerator, or freeze in a single layer for up to 2 weeks.

CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 9 inch square baking pan.
• In top of a double boiler, melt chocolate chips and shortening, stirring frequently until smooth. Pour into a large bowl, and mix in sugar, cream cheese, and eggs. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts. Gradually mix in flour, baking powder and salt. Fold in almonds and pour the batter into pan.
• Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan before cutting into bars.

EASY CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.
• Prepare the brownie mix according to package directions (water, oil, eggs).
• Pour into a greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
• Beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
• Add sugar and mix. Add vanilla and egg; mix until well-blended.
• Place cheese mixture in dolups over the whole pan, leaving some brownie showing inbetween.
• Cut or swirl through batter several times with a knife or fork for a marbled effect. It can be tricky to get a good marble effect so be careful not to over work it.
• Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool; cut into squares. (These will also freeze well).

CREAM CHEESE SWIRL BROWNIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom of 9-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray. In small bowl, mix cream cheese and sugar with spoon until smooth. Add flour, egg white and vanilla; mix until well blended. Set aside.
• Make brownie batter as directed on box, adding reserved egg yolk. Reserve 1/2 cup brownie batter; set aside. Spread remaining batter in pan. Spoon filling by tablespoonful dollops evenly onto batter, making 3 rows by 3 rows. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the reserved brownie batter in center of each filling dollop. Draw knife through mixture in four straight lines horizontally, then vertically for swirled design. Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
• Bake 28 to 32 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool 30 minutes on cooling rack. Refrigerate at least 1 hour until chilled. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

CREAM CHEESE TOPPED BROWNIES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour and 8 X 8 inch square pan and set aside.
• 2. Melt butter over medium heat. Add cocoa and stir to mix. Pour into a mixing bowl. Add sugar and beat well. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla.
• 3. Add flour and salt. Mix by hand using a rubber spatula. Spread batter into pan and set aside.
• 4. In mixing bowl (you may use the same one) add cream cheese, sugar, egg, and flour. Beat until smooth. Spoon on top of brownie mixture. Swirl with a knife or spatula.
• 5. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until brownies test done with a tooth pick. (I began checking mine after 25 minutes). In my oven, it took the full 35 minutes.
• 6. Let brownies cool in pan and then cut into squares. Enjoy!

CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Combine butter, sugar, and cocoa in large mixing bowl.
• Add eggs, one at a time. Blend after each addition.
• Add remaining ingredients and mix until just combined.
• In another bowl, combine ingredients for cream cheese layer. Mix until smooth.
• In 9 x 13 greased baking dish, pour half of brownie batter. Smooth to even.
• Spoon the cream cheese layer into the baking dish. This shouldn't be an easily spreadable layer--we just dollop and try to smooth it out for a more even distribution.
• Use butter knife to slightly marble into bottom layer.
• Top with remaining brownie mixture. Spread as evenly as you can, then tap pan lightly on counter to level batter.
• Bake 20-25 minutes (some ovens require a full 30 to completely bake), until the top is firm to the touch. Baking too long will result in dry brownies.
• Allow to stand 15 minutes before cutting.