Fudgy Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Brownies with a dulce de leche cheesecake swirl.
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE BROWNIES:– 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped– 1 cup unsalted butter– 1 cup granulated sugar– 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar– 4 large egg– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract– 2 cups all-purpose flour– 1 teaspoon saltFOR THE FILLING:– 8 ounces cream cheese, softened– 1/3 cup dulce de leche– 1 large egg
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1
MAKE BROWNIES:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9"x 13"x 2" baking pan. Put chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
Step 2
Heat at half power for 30 seconds until butter and chocolate melt when swirled. Let cool slightly.
Step 3
Mix sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl. Add the cooled chocolate mixture and stir well.
Step 4
Mix in flour and salt until mixed. Pour half the brownie batter into the pan and spread evenly.
Step 5
MAKE FILLING:
Mix the cream cheese, dulce de leche, and egg with a medium-speed electric mixer until smooth. Top brownie batter in pan. Spread evenly, leaving 1/4" border.
Step 6
Drop remaining brownie batter over filling. Stir batter into filling with a thin knife. Or gently sprinkle brownie batter over the filling to cover it.*
Step 7
Bake for 35–40 minutes until a pick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool in pan before cutting into bars.