Jul 16

Jul 16 Brownies Swirled with Goodness (aka Cream Cheese Brownies)

Brownies Swirled with Goodness

Spray a 13"x9" baking dish with non-stick baking spray. Optional: line with parchment paper. Set aside.

1. Make brownie batter

Make one batch of the batter used in Brenda Brownies

Set aside.

2. Make cream cheese swirl filling

In a small mixing bowl, combine:

Stir together until smooth. Recommended: use a hand mixer if available.

Set aside.

3. Swirl

Layer 1: Spread 2/3 of the brownie batter in prepared 13"x9" pan
Layer 2: Spoon cream cheese mixture onto brownie layer, spreading evenly over brownie batter using an offset spatula.
Layer 3: Transfer remaining batter to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave 10-20 seconds to slightly warm (DO NOT cook). Dollop spoonfuls of warmed brownie batter over cream cheese layer, approximately 12 evenly-spaced dots.
Using a butter knife, swirl the brownie dots by drawing the knife through from dot 1-2, 2-3, 3-4, etc., creating a marble design. Don't overdo the swirling or the cream cheese will mix in too much.

Bake at 350F for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let cool ~60 minutes to allow the cream cheese to set up.

Best served cooled.

Serving size: 24
Brenda learned the tip to layer the cream cheese from America's Test Kitchen, this method results in an even distribution of cream cheese in every brownie
Timesaver Tip: If you don’t own an offset spatula, it would be a great item to add to your Christmas list, twice. Every kitchen should have 2 (or 5).
Brenda lines the baking pan with parchment for two reasons:
- Parchment allows the whole brownie dessert to be lifted out, placed on a cutting board and cut into perfectly portioned squares
- Brenda’s favorite pan for brownies is old & tired, so the parchment barrier allows the brownies to exit the pan without leaving the crust behind
Love chocolate? Add a generous sprinkling of chocolate chips between layer 1 & 2
These brownies are truly best eaten fully cooled