Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies

Submitted by Dreamgoddess

"This is one of the Zaar recipes that I adopted. I hope to make this soon as it looks like a dish my family would enjoy. I’ll edit the recipe accordingly if needed."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Yields: 16 brownies
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 4 ounces sweet baking chocolate
• 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, softened
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1⁄2 cup pecans or 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

directions

1. Combine chocolate and 3 tablespoons butter in top of double boiler; bring water to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to low; cook until chocolate melts.
3. Set aside to cool.
4. Combine 2 tablespoons butter and cream cheese, creaming until light and fluffy.
5. Stir in 1 egg, 1 tablespoon flour, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
6. Set aside.
7. Beat 2 eggs at medium speed of an electric mixer until thick and lemon colored.
8. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, beating well.
9. Combine 1/2 cup flour, baking powder, and salt; add to egg mixture, mixing well.
10. Stir in cooled chocolate, flavorings, and pecans.
11. Pour half of chocolate batter into a greased 8 inch square pan.
12. Spread with cheese mixture; top with remaining chocolate batter.
13. Cut through mixture in pan with a knife to create a marbled effect.
14. Bake at 350F for 35 to 40 minutes.
15. Cool on wire rack; cut into squares.

Reviews

[Kittencalrecipezazz]

I made these exactly as stated for my son's fiance who loves chocolate and cream cheese lol! these are extremely rich and not too over-chocolaty just right! thanks for a great recipe Dreamgoddess...Kitten:)

 

[Dine Dish]

These were very rich and enjoyable! If you like chocolate, you'll love these tasty, chewy brownies! I omitted the nuts because my family doesn't do nuts too well, but other than that left everything the same. Delicious!