Orange Cream Cheese Brownies

Cream cheese brownies were first popularized in the United States in the 1960s and have since become a beloved dessert for chocolate and cream cheese lovers alike.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Orange Cream Cheese Brownies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Baked Goods, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 150 gram Butter
• 200 gram Dark chocolate
• 200 gram Sugar
• 3 unit Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 100 gram All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Orange zest
• 200 gram Cream cheese
• 100 gram Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Orange juice

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a baking dish.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and dark chocolate together, stirring until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the sugar mixture, stirring until well combined.
5. Fold in the all-purpose flour and orange zest until just combined.
6. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and orange juice until smooth.
7. Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish. Spoon dollops of the cream cheese mixture on top, then pour the remaining brownie batter over the cream cheese.
8. Use a knife to swirl the cream cheese mixture into the brownie batter.
9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few crumbs.
10. Allow the brownies to cool in the baking dish for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares.
12. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 32g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.