These Blackberry Cheesecake Brownies combine rich fudgy chocolate, creamy tangy cheesecake, and vibrant blackberry swirls into a show-stopping dessert. With a beautiful marbled top and texture, they’re perfect for any occasion.
Parchment paper (For easy lifting and clean edges)
Mixing bowls (One large, one medium)
Electric mixer (Hand or stand mixer)
Whisk (For mixing batter)
Rubber spatula (For folding and spreading)
Small bowl (For mashing blackberries)
Fork (For mashing blackberries)
Knife or skewer (For swirling the cheesecake layers)
Measuring cups & spoons (For accuracy)
Wire cooling rack (For proper cooling)
Ingredients
For the Fudgy Brownie Base:
1cupUnsalted butter- 2 sticks
2cupsGranulated sugar
4Large eggs- Room temperature
1tablespoonVanilla extract
1cupAll-purpose flour
¾cupUnsweetened cocoa powder
½teaspoonSalt
1cupSemi-sweet chocolate chips
For the Blackberry Cheesecake Swirl:
16ozCream cheese- 2 blocks, softened
⅔cupGranulated sugar
2Large eggs- Room temperature
1teaspoonVanilla extract
2cupsFresh blackberries- Divided
2tablespoonLemon juice- Fresh
2tablespoonCornstarch
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang.
Melt butter in a large microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals.
Whisk sugar into melted butter. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
In a separate bowl, sift flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
Fold dry ingredients into wet. Stir in chocolate chips.
Spread brownie batter evenly in prepared pan.
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, then eggs one at a time, and vanilla.
Mash 1 cup of blackberries. Stir in lemon juice and cornstarch.
Mix mashed berries into ⅔ of cheesecake batter. Pour plain cheesecake over brownies, dollop berry cheesecake on top, and swirl.
Press remaining whole blackberries gently into the top.
Bake for 45–55 minutes until edges are set and center slightly jiggly.
Cool in pan for 1 hour, then chill in fridge at least 2 hours or overnight.
Lift with parchment, slice with sharp knife (wipe between cuts). Garnish if desired.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.