Description
Indulgent cream cheese oreo brownies blend classic chocolate richness with creamy swirls of tangy cream cheese. Sweet cookie crumbles add crunch and depth, creating a dessert that satisfies chocolate cravings with irresistible layers of pure bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (100 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 16 Oreo cookies
Chocolate Ingredients:
- 1 cup (170 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Layer Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup (67 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and readying a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper or a light grease coating.
- Transform butter into a liquid state using a saucepan or microwave, then integrate sugar until the mixture achieves a uniform consistency, allowing slight cooling.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar blend, whisking thoroughly to create a smooth emulsion.
- Combine dry ingredients – flour, cocoa powder, and salt – in a separate vessel, then gently fold into the wet mixture, ensuring minimal overmixing.
- Introduce chocolate chips and chopped Oreos into the brownie batter, distributing evenly across the mixture.
- Spread the brownie base uniformly within the prepared pan, creating a level surface.
- Craft the cream cheese layer by vigorously blending cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until achieving a silky, homogeneous texture.
- Delicately fold crushed Oreos into the cream cheese mixture, maintaining a light touch.
- Strategically dollop the cream cheese mixture atop the brownie base, then use a knife or toothpick to create elegant swirling patterns.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven, baking for 35-40 minutes until edges firm and a toothpick reveals moist crumbs rather than wet batter.
- Allow complete cooling before slicing, optionally chilling to facilitate cleaner, more precise cuts.
Notes
- Customize the brownie base by using gluten-free flour for a celiac-friendly version, ensuring everyone can enjoy this decadent dessert.
- Manage chocolate chip distribution by gently folding them into the batter to prevent sinking, creating an even texture throughout the brownies.
- Control swirling technique by using a toothpick or thin knife to create beautiful marbled patterns without overmixing the cream cheese and brownie layers.
- Enhance storage by keeping brownies refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days, allowing flavors to meld and texture to stabilize.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg