Description
Indulge in these easy blackberry cream cheese brownies, a perfect blend of fudgy chocolate, tangy cream cheese, and sweet blackberries. This recipe delivers decadent, moist brownies with a beautiful swirl, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks or 226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces (113g) unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces (226g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (about 5 ounces or 140g) fresh blackberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the blackberry swirl: Combine 1 cup fresh blackberries, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Mash some berries gently. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
- Melt 1 cup unsalted butter and 4 ounces chopped unsweetened chocolate together gently until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Whisk 2 cups granulated sugar into the chocolate mixture. Beat in 4 large eggs, one at a time, until smooth and shiny. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet chocolate mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour about two-thirds of the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Prepare the cream cheese filling: Beat 8 ounces softened cream cheese and ¼ cup granulated sugar until light and smooth. Beat in 1 large egg and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until just combined.
- Dollop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter in the pan.
- Randomly dollop spoonfuls of the cooled blackberry compote over the cream cheese layer.
- Drop spoonfuls of the remaining one-third of the brownie batter on top of the cream cheese and blackberry dollops.
- Use a butter knife or skewer to gently swirl the layers together, creating marbled patterns. Avoid over-swirling.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes, until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 2-3 hours, or refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) for best results.
- Use the parchment overhang to lift the brownies from the pan. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- For cleaner slices, chill the brownies thoroughly before cutting.
- Wipe your knife clean with a damp cloth after each slice.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- These brownies can be frozen for up to 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: Approx. 250-300 kcal (estimate)
- Sugar: Approx. 25-30g (estimate)
- Sodium: Approx. 50-70mg (estimate)
- Fat: Approx. 15-20g (estimate)
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 8-10g (estimate)
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 7-10g (estimate)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 30-35g (estimate)
- Fiber: Approx. 2-3g (estimate)
- Protein: Approx. 3-4g (estimate)
- Cholesterol: Approx. 50-60mg (estimate)
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