cheesecake brownie recipe | creamcheese swirl brownie recipe

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut cream adds richness with fewer calories.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a baking pan and line it with parchment paper.

Melt the unsweetened chocolate and butter together in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.

Remove from heat and stir in granulated sugar and brown sugar until well combined.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.

Sift in all-purpose flour and salt, folding gently until just combined.

Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.

In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.

Add sour cream and lemon juice, mixing until well combined.

Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter, then dollop the remaining brownie batter on top.

Use a knife to swirl the cream cheese mixture into the brownie batter, creating a marbled effect.

Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top if desired.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Allow to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before lifting out and slicing into squares.

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