Here’s a delightful recipe for Lemon Cream Cheese Brownies that combines tangy lemon with rich cream cheese!
Lemon Cream Cheese Brownies
Ingredients
For the Brownie Base:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
For the Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Make the Brownie Base:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Layer:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing until well combined.
- Assemble the Brownies:
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the brownie layer, spreading it gently.
- Top with the remaining brownie batter, swirling it slightly to create a marbled effect.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (a few crumbs are okay).
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, cut into squares and enjoy!
These brownies are perfect for a bright dessert option and are sure to impress! Enjoy!
