Blackberry Cheesecake Brownies (Print-Friendly Format)

Fudgy brownies with cream cheese and blackberry swirls for a decadent treat.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Brownie Layer

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

→ Cream Cheese Layer

09 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
10 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 large egg
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Blackberry Swirl

13 - 1/4 cup blackberry preserves
14 - Fresh blackberries for garnish (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until well combined. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth. In a separate bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
03 - In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the sugar and beat until creamy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
04 - Pour about two-thirds of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture on top of the brownie layer. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining brownie batter over the cream cheese layer.
05 - Warm the blackberry preserves in the microwave for about 15 seconds. Drop small spoonfuls of the warmed preserves over the top layer. Using a knife or toothpick, gently swirl the preserves, cream cheese, and brownie batter together to create a marbled effect. Do not overmix to keep distinct swirls.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter). The center should be set but still slightly soft.
07 - Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan. Cut into squares and garnish with fresh blackberries if desired.

# Additional Information:

01 - Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough brownies.
02 - Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother blending.

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