When you can’t decide if you’re in the mood for cheesecake or brownies, these are the perfect compromise! With a fudgy brownie layer and a classic vanilla cheesecake layer on top, they are rich, sweet, and absolutely delightful.
What’s more, they are lightened up! Substituting in some Greek yogurt and cocoa powder, these cheesecake brownies are a healthier version of the indulgent dessert, but I guarantee you can’t even tell the difference.
The pest part? These cheesecake brownies require just ONE BOWL, making for simple prepping and efficient clean up.
You probably won’t be disappointed if you eat them straight out of the oven, but they are best enjoyed chilled. If easy and yummy is your motto, these will certainly satisfy!
Yields16 ServingsPrep Time12 minsCook Time35 minsTotal Time47 mins
Ingredients
Brownie Layer
½cupchocolate chips
2tbspbutter
¼cupGreek yogurt
½cupgranulated sugar
¼cupbrown sugar
½cupflour
2tbspdutch processed cocoa powder (may substitute with unsweetened cocoa powder, but add a pinch of baking soda to the cocoa powder to neutralize)
2large eggs
1tspvanilla extract
Cheesecake Layer
5ozcream cheese
¼cupGreek yogurt
¼cupgranulated sugar
2large eggs
½tspvanilla extract
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
Prepare brownie layer - Microwave chocolate chips and butter together for about one minute. Stir until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and beat well.
3
Pour brownie batter into a greased 8x8" cake pan.
4
Prepare cheesecake layer - Combine all ingredients and beat until evenly combined.
5
Pour over brownie layer.
6
Using a knife or small spatula, lightly swirl the brownie and cheesecake layers to marbleize.
7
Bake for 35 minutes. Serve warm or chill in the refrigerator and serve cold.
Ingredients
Brownie Layer
½cupchocolate chips
2tbspbutter
¼cupGreek yogurt
½cupgranulated sugar
¼cupbrown sugar
½cupflour
2tbspdutch processed cocoa powder (may substitute with unsweetened cocoa powder, but add a pinch of baking soda to the cocoa powder to neutralize)
2large eggs
1tspvanilla extract
Cheesecake Layer
5ozcream cheese
¼cupGreek yogurt
¼cupgranulated sugar
2large eggs
½tspvanilla extract
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
Prepare brownie layer - Microwave chocolate chips and butter together for about one minute. Stir until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and beat well.
3
Pour brownie batter into a greased 8x8" cake pan.
4
Prepare cheesecake layer - Combine all ingredients and beat until evenly combined.
5
Pour over brownie layer.
6
Using a knife or small spatula, lightly swirl the brownie and cheesecake layers to marbleize.
7
Bake for 35 minutes. Serve warm or chill in the refrigerator and serve cold.
