Best Cream Cheese Filled Brownies Recipes

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CREAM CHEESE FILLED BROWNIES



Cream Cheese Filled Brownies image

This is a tradional brownie recipe, but it has a twist with it's cream cheese ribbon which adds a wonderful texture and flavor.

Provided by MizEmerilLagasse

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 Brownies

Number Of Ingredients 15

7 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sugar, plus
1 tablespoon sugar
2 eggs
1/3 cup butter, plus
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
3/4 cup self rising flour, sifted
1 3/4 ounces pecans, chopped
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
pecan halves, to dectorate (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Lightly grease an 8-inch square cake pan and line with parchment Beat together the cheese, vanilla, extract, and 5 teaspoons of the sugar until smooth, set aside Beat the eggs and remaining sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Place the butter and the cocoa in a small pan and gently heat, stirring until the butter melts and the mixture combines, then stir it into the egg mixture.
  • Fold in the flour and nuts Pour half of the brownie mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan and level the top.
  • Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture over that, then top with the remain brownie mixture.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, cool in the pan To make the frosting, melt the butter in the milk.
  • Stir in the confectioner's sugar and the cocoa.
  • Spread over the cooled brownies and decorate with the pecan halves.
  • Cut into 16 squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.1, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 54.2, Sodium 158.2, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 17.2, Protein 3

CREAM CHEESE-FILLED LIGHT BROWNIES



Cream Cheese-Filled Light Brownies image

The layer of cream cheese combined with the chocolate brownies makes them decadent. And you don't have to feel guilty eating them - they are light!! A winning recipe from Rose Reisman.

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 1 cake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ounces light cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons low-fat milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup low-fat sour cream
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
1 large egg white
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with vegetable spray.
  • Make filling: in a food processor or bowl with an electric mixer, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, milk and vanilla until the mixture is smooth. Set it aside.
  • Make the cake: in a large bowl, mix together brown sugar, sour cream, oil, whole egg and egg white. In a separate bowl, stir together flour, cocoa and baking powder. Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients, blending just until everything is mixed.
  • Pour half the cake batter into a prepared dish. Spoon the filling on top; spread it with a wet knife. Pour the remaining batter into the pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until it is just barey loose in the centre.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.1, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 20.7, Sodium 67.7, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 15, Protein 2.7

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