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A delicious plate of Cheesecake Brownie Hearts

Cheesecake Brownie Hearts

Delightful cheesecake brownie hearts, perfect for a sweet treat or romantic dessert. Easy to prepare with a boxed brownie mix and a swirl of cream cheese.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 hearts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Brownie Mix
  • 1 box brownie mix
  • 2 g eggs* as per brownie mix instructions
  • 60 ml canola oil* as per brownie mix instructions
  • 60 ml water* as per brownie mix instructions
Cheesecake Layer
  • 1 package cream cheese 8 ounces
  • 67 g sugar 1/3 cup
  • 1 g egg
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 g sprinkles optional

Equipment

  • Heart-shaped pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Prepare your brownie mix according to the package directions.
  3. Add the prepared brownie batter to your lightly greased baking pan.
  4. In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Add spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture to the top of your brownie batter.
  6. Use a wooden skewer or toothpick to swirl the cream cheese mixture into the batter.
  7. Bake according to the package directions, adding an extra 4-5 minutes to compensate for the cream cheese layer.
  8. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before removing from the pan.
  9. Top with sprinkles for added color and fun.

Notes

You can use any shape of pan you like. For a festive touch, try using themed sprinkles for holidays or special occasions.