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fudgy brownie bars swirled with pink strawberry cheesecake on a dark wooden board in a wide horizontal shot, fresh strawberries and a few chocolate chunks scattered nearby, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Strawberry Cheesecake Brownie Bars

Swirled strawberry cheesecake and rich brownie base create the best layered brownie bar.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup sugar for brownie
  • 2 eggs for brownie
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.75 cup flour
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup sugar for filling
  • 1 egg for filling
  • 0.75 cup strawberries pureed

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350F and line a 9x9 pan with parchment.
  2. Whisk melted butter, 1 cup sugar, and 2 eggs, then stir in cocoa and flour to make the batter.
  3. Spread the brownie batter into the pan.
  4. Beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 egg smooth, then blend in strawberry puree.
  5. Dollop the strawberry cheesecake over the brownie and swirl with a knife.
  6. Bake 32 to 35 minutes until the center is just set.
  7. Cool, then chill at least 3 hours before cutting into bars.

Notes

Underbake slightly for an extra fudgy brownie layer.