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Delicious Spiderweb Brownies with Cream Cheese Swirl

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Rich, fudgy brownies with a tangy cream cheese swirl that creates a beautiful spiderweb pattern. Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/3 cup (35g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (30g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy lifting.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until combined but not overly fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Sift together the cocoa powder and flour, then gently fold into the wet ingredients along with the salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth using an electric mixer or whisk.
  6. Add powdered sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and beat until silky and lump-free.
  7. Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Dollop half of the cream cheese mixture over the batter in small spoonfuls.
  9. Repeat layering with the remaining brownie batter and cream cheese mixture.
  10. Use a toothpick or skewer to drag lines through the cream cheese dollops and batter, creating a spiderweb pattern by pulling lines from the center outward and then drawing circular lines between them.
  11. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the brownie portion comes out with moist crumbs but not wet batter. Start checking around 28 minutes to avoid overbaking.
  12. Cool the brownies completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 1 hour.
  13. Use the parchment overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan and cut into squares with a sharp knife, wiping the knife clean between cuts to keep the swirl pattern neat.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth blending. Chill the cream cheese mixture for 10 minutes if swirl is too thin. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep brownies fudgy. Start checking bake time early to prevent dryness. Let brownies cool completely before slicing to maintain swirl pattern. Optional: add nuts or mini chocolate chips for texture. Can substitute almond flour for gluten-free version and dairy-free cream cheese for dairy-free option.

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