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    Home » Recipes » Bars and Brownies

    Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies

    February 8, 2022 | Updated January 31, 2022 | Heather

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    Close up view of strawberry cheesecake brownies and rows of sliced brownies on board.

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    Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies are simple homemade brownies swirled with a layer of cheesecake and macerated strawberries. A wonderful way to enjoy cheesecake and brownies at the same time! This dessert is going to be a sweet new hit!

    Strawberry cheesecakes brownies sliced and on board.

    Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies Ingredients

    • Salted Butter: I like to use salted butter in my baked goods. You can use unsalted butter, but add ½ teaspoon of salt to the brownie batter to help balance out the sweetness.
    • Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
    • Sugar
    • Eggs
    • Pure Vanilla Extract
    • Unbleached All Purpose Flour: If you prefer you can use whole wheat flour, white whole wheat flour or a blend of white and wheat.
    • Cream Cheese
    • Strawberries: Fresh or frozen strawberries can be used. Fresh is best, but frozen will work. Thaw the frozen berries, drain them, then chop and macerate. If there is too much liquid with the frozen berries, it can help to simmer them on the stove for a bit to thicken them up and then allow it to cool completely. Strawberry preserves or jam can also be used. You will need about a cup of jam.

    How to Make Strawberry Cheesecake Swirled Brownies

    1. First step is to macerate the strawberries. Finely chop the strawberries to equal one cup.
    2. Stir 1 tablespoon of sugar into the chopped strawberries and set aside.
    3. Next step is to make the brownie batter. Whisk together the melted butter and cocoa powder in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
    • Cheesecake and strawberry ingredients.
    • Brownie ingredients.
    1. Add the sugar and combine well.
    2. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract until completely smooth.
    3. Stir in flour just until fully incorporated. The batter is thick.
    4. Spread batter into a parchment lined and greased 9x13 baking dish. An offset spatula works best for spreading. Hold the parchment in place with clothes line clips.
    • Complete brownie batter in large glass mixing bowl with white spatula.
    • Brownie batter spread into a parchment lined 9x13 glass baking dish.
    1. Now it's time to make the cheesecake filling. In a stand mixer or with hand beaters, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Try to eliminate all lumps so the cheesecake layer is smooth. You can also use a food processor.
    2. Next beat in the sugar until well combined, then add the egg and vanilla extract. Beat until fully combined, smooth and creamy.
    3. Dollop the cheesecake over the brownie batter, 3 columns and 5 rows works the best for even swirling.
    • Cheesecake filling complete in large mixing bowl.
    • Cheesecake filling dolloped on top of brownie batter.
    1. Now, top the dollops of cheesecake with the strawberries and their juices. About a tablespoon of strawberries over each dollop.
    2. Next, take a skewer or chop stick and drag it through the brownie batter starting with the rows, going back and forth through each row only once. Then drag through the columns only once as well. It will create a wonderful swirl.
    • Strawberries added on top of dollops of cheesecake on top of brownie batter.
    • Cheesecake and strawberries swirled into brownie batter.
    1. Bake the brownies in a 350°F oven for 45-50 minutes until the center is set with a slight jiggle and the edges of the cheesecake are just starting to turn golden brown. The top should not be browned.
    2. Let the brownies cool completely and then chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
    3. Slice, serve and enjoy!
    Close up side view of two sliced strawberry cheesecake brownies on small board.

    Tips for Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies

    • Line the baking dish with parchment leaving an one inch over lap on the sides. Secure the sides in place with clothes line clips or binder clips. Then spray the parchment with non stick spray. Remove the clips before baking.
    • Spread the brownie batter out with an offset spatula, it makes it a lot easier since the batter is pretty thick.
    • Make sure to use softened, room temperature cream cheese and beat it first before adding anything else. This helps eliminate any lumps and ensures it will all incorporate properly. Cheesecake can be finicky so it is important to follow the directions listed.
    • Don't swirl the brownies too much or it will all just blend together. Start with the rows dragging the chop stick back and forth once through the rows and then doing the same with the columns.
    • If your cheesecake filling is too thin (which means it wasn't mixed properly), you can still use it. Spread it out over the brownies, then dollop the strawberries and swirl the strawberries into the cheesecake. It will taste equally delicious and be just as pretty.
    Strawberry cheesecake brownies sliced and in rows with 3 separate in front and fresh strawberries around.

    Storing Cheesecake Brownies

    Since the brownies have cream cheese in them they need to be stored in the fridge. Store the brownies in an air tight container between layers of wax paper in the fridge for up to 4 days. These brownies are so delicious when served cold.

    Cutting the Perfect Brownie

    Brownies can be a little tricky to cut smoothly. Here are some tips to make perfectly sliced brownies:

    Slice with a plastic knife in one smooth cut.

    No plastic knife? Use a long, sharp knife and wipe it clean between each cut.

    Do not use a sawing motion to cut brownies, use one smooth cut.

    Close up view of one strawberry cheesecake brownie.

    Other Delicious Brownie Recipes:

    • Rocky Road Brownies
    • Old Fashioned Frosted Brownies
    • Peanut Butter Brownie Bars
    • Butterscotch Brownies
    • Dark Chocolate Walnut Brownies
    • Classic Homemade Brownies
    • Peanut Butter Banana Brownies
    • Frosted Zucchini Brownies
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    Strawberry cheesecakes brownies sliced and on board.
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    Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies

    Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies are simple homemade brownies swirled with a layer of cheesecake and macerated strawberries. A wonderful way to enjoy cheesecake and brownies at the same time! This dessert is going to be a sweet new hit!
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
    plus chilling: 2 hours hours
    Servings: 15 brownies
    Author: Heather
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    Ingredients

    Strawberries

    • 1 cup finely chopped strawberries, about ½ a 16 oz. container
    • 1 tablespoon sugar

    Brownies

    • 1 cup salted butter, melted
    • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 2 cups sugar
    • 4 large eggs
    • 4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    • 2 cups unbleached all purpose flour

    Cheesecake

    • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
    • ⅓ cup sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper leaving an one inch overhang then also spray with non stick cooking spray.
    • Combine the chopped strawberries and 1 tablespoon of sugar in a bowl. Mix together well and set aside.
    • Now make brownie batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and coco powder until smooth.
    • Add the sugar and mix well.
    • Add eggs and vanilla extract and whisk together until smooth.
    • Stir in the flour just until completely combined.
    • Spread the brownie batter into prepared baking dish with an offset spatula and set them aside.
    • For the cheesecake: In a stand mixer or with hand beaters, beat the cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
    • Add the sugar and beat until well combined.
    • Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until completely smooth and creamy.
    • Dollop the cheesecake over the brownie batter in 3 columns by 5 rows.
    • Add about a tablespoon of strawberries with their juices over each dollop of cheesecake.
    • Using a skewer or chop stick, drag it through the brownie batter starting with the rows, going back and forth through each row only once. Then drag through the columns only once as well creating swirls.
    • Bake for 45-50 minutes until the center is set with a slight jiggle and the edges of the cheesecake are just starting to turn golden brown. The top should not be browned.
    • Let the brownies cool completely and then chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
    • Slice, serve and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 673IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg
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      May 03, 2023 at 11:06 am

      5 stars
      These turned out perfect!!! Thank you, great recipe!

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