Description
Decadent chocolate brownies swirled with a creamy cream cheese filling and topped with crushed Oreos.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 Oreo cookies, crushed (plus more for topping)
Instructions
- Melt butter and dark chocolate together in a saucepan over low heat until smooth. Remove from heat.
- Whisk in granulated and brown sugars, then let the mixture cool slightly.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Sift flour, cocoa powder, and salt together in a bowl. Fold into the wet mixture gently.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix until creamy.
- Fold in the crushed Oreos into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour two-thirds of the brownie batter into a lined 9×9 pan and spread evenly.
- Layer the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter and smooth it out.
- Drop spoonfuls of the remaining brownie batter on top and swirl with a knife.
- Sprinkle extra crushed Oreos or whole mini Oreos on top for garnish.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35–40 minutes until the edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool for 1 hour at room temperature, then refrigerate for another hour before slicing.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate.
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg