Description
Delicious brownies swirled with a creamy peppermint cheesecake layer, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, melt the butter and mix in the granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add the powdered sugar and peppermint extract, mixing until well combined.
- Spread half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, then dollop the cream cheese mixture on top.
- Swirl the cream cheese mixture into the brownie batter using a knife.
- Spread the remaining brownie batter on top and swirl again if desired.
- Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the amount of peppermint extract.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- These brownies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg