Description
Matcha Cheesecake Swirl Brownies combine rich, fudgy brownies with a creamy matcha cheesecake swirl, creating a delightful dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or savoring on a cozy night in, these brownies offer an indulgent treat that marries chocolate and matcha flawlessly. Elevate your baking game with this easy-to-follow recipe that guarantees a crowd-pleasing experience every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp culinary-grade matcha powder
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time.
- Fold in the dry mixture until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with matcha powder and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour half the brownie batter into the pan, dollop half the cheesecake filling on top, and swirl together gently.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg