Description
Luscious blackberry cheesecake brownies merge rich chocolate with tangy cream cheese and sweet berries. Chocolate lovers find pure bliss in this elegant dessert that delivers complex flavors and smooth textures you will savor completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 ounces (170 grams) blackberries, fresh or frozen
- 12 tablespoons (170 grams) unsalted butter
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 large egg, room temperature
Supplementary Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated white sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Dry Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (75 grams) cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (63 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Create a vibrant blackberry puree by simmering blackberries with sugar and water over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes, crushing the berries to release their essence. Strain through a fine mesh strainer and allow to cool completely.
- Prepare the baking vessel by preheating the oven to 325°F and lining an 8×8 inch dish with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage of the bottom and sides.
- Craft the decadent brownie base by gently melting butter, then incorporating sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Delicately fold in cocoa powder and flour until just combined, creating a rich chocolatey mixture. Spread evenly across the prepared pan.
- Whip the cheesecake layer by blending cream cheese, yogurt, egg, sugar, and salt for 2-3 minutes until silky smooth and free of lumps. Carefully spread this creamy mixture over the brownie foundation.
- Artfully create a marbled effect by dolloping the cooled blackberry puree across the cheesecake surface. Use a knife or toothpick to gently swirl the vibrant purple puree into the creamy white layer, creating an elegant pattern.
- Bake the dessert for approximately 1 hour, watching for a golden cheesecake surface and a knife that emerges with just a few moist crumbs. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for a minimum of 2 hours to set completely, allowing flavors to meld and texture to firm.
Notes
- Strain puree thoroughly to ensure a smooth, seedless sauce for a refined texture and elegant presentation.
- Use room temperature ingredients to create a consistent, lump-free cheesecake layer that blends seamlessly.
- Swirl blackberry puree gently to create beautiful marbled patterns without overmixing the cheesecake base.
- Chill brownies completely before cutting to achieve clean, precise slices that showcase the vibrant layers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg