Description
Lemon Cheesecake Brownies combine rich, fudgy brownies with a creamy lemon cheesecake topping. This delightful dessert blends deep chocolate flavor with bright citrusy notes, creating a perfectly balanced sweet and tart treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually fold into the wet mixture until just combined. Spread the brownie batter evenly in the pan.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Mix in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the brownie layer and spread evenly. Swirl the layers with a knife or toothpick for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the cheesecake layer is set with a slight jiggle. Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Do not overmix the brownie batter to keep it fudgy.
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for best flavor.
- Swirling the cheesecake and brownie layers is optional but adds a nice visual effect.
- Chill for cleaner slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: lemon cheesecake brownies, fudgy brownies, lemon dessert, cheesecake bars, citrus chocolate dessert