Description
Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies are the ultimate dessert, seamlessly blending rich, fudgy brownies with a creamy peanut butter cheesecake layer. Each bite offers a delightful explosion of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home, these brownies are simple to make and sure to impress anyone who loves decadent treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, mix melted butter with eggs and vanilla until combined.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just mixed. Pour into the prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth. Gradually add sugar and beat in eggs one at a time until fluffy.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean. Let cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg