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Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies

Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies recipe

These Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies blend a rich, fudgy base with a creamy cheesecake layer and a sweet strawberry swirl for a truly amazing treat. Every bite offers a pop of flavor, color, and texture in this homemade dessert.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 people
Calories 4380 kcal

Equipment

  • 8-inch square cake tin
  • Parchment paper
  • Hand or stand mixer (with paddle attachment)
  • Rubber spatula
  • Mixing bowls (large & medium)
  • Sieve (for strawberry puree)
  • Saucepan (for puree)
  • Knife (for swirling and cutting)
  • Oven
  • Microwave or stovetop (for melting chocolate)
  • Chocolate Brownie Base
  • 140 g unsalted butter, cubed and melted
  • 85 g dark chocolate
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar (packed)

Ingredients
  

  • 85 g dark chocolate
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs room-temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 30 g plain flour
  • Cheesecake Layer
  • 300 g cream cheese softened
  • 80 g granulated sugar
  • 20 g corn flour
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 120 ml double cream warm
  • 60 g white chocolate melted
  • 1 large egg
  • Strawberry Swirl
  • 200 g fresh strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ¾ cup seedless strawberry jam
  • 2 tablespoons strawberry sauce or jam
  • Heated in the microwave until warm and glossy

Instructions
 

  • Preheat and Prepare the Baking Pan
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease and line 8-inch square cake tin.
  • Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Brownie Base
  • Cream butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar.
  • Beat until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
  • Add eggs and vanilla extract, mix well.
  • Sift in flour, salt, and cocoa powder; whisk to combine.
  • Pour into pan and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  • Chocolate Mixture
  • Melt dark chocolate and butter, cool down.
  • Whip eggs and granulated sugar until airy.
  • Add melted chocolate mixture, mix until combined.
  • Chill in fridge while preparing cheesecake layer.
  • Cheesecake Layer
  • Mix cream cheese, sugar, and corn flour until smooth.
  • Add egg, vanilla extract, and double cream; mix.
  • Fold in melted white chocolate.
  • Assembling the Bars
  • Spoon cheesecake layer onto cooled brownie base.
  • Gently spread to avoid breaking base.
  • Drizzle strawberry sauce and swirl with knife.
  • Bake for another 20 minutes.
  • Strawberry Puree (Optional)
  • Blend strawberries and sieve out seeds.
  • Boil with sugar, simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Cool completely, then add to bars.
  • Cutting and Storing
  • Cut into squares once chilled.
  • Store in fridge with parchment between layers.
  • Keep in airtight container or wrapped in the pan.
  • Always refrigerate after reaching room temperature.

Notes

No leaveners (baking powder/soda) used — ensures dense, fudgy texture.
Chilling is essential for clean slicing and structure.
Swirling the strawberry sauce adds both aesthetic appeal and fruity contrast.
The combination of real vanilla, rich cocoa, and cheesecake is bakery-quality.
Storing airtight improves flavor and texture the next day.
🧾 Nutrition (Per Bar, Est. for 12 Bars)
Nutrient
Amount
Calories
~365 kcal
Carbohydrates
~32g
Sugars
~22g
Fat
~24g
Saturated Fat
~14g
Protein
~5g
Fiber
~2g
Sodium
~90mg
Cholesterol
~80mg
Keyword Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies