In these Cream Cheese Brownies, a cheesecake layer is swirled into the brownies. A little bit of Heath Bar and toasted pecans are in there too. The cheesecake layer will tempt you and the Heath Bars will do you in. These are moist and fudgy brownies. And this is one of my repeat brownie recipes. I make them often. Sometimes I don’t add the nuts, but I always include the Heath bars. They are so good!
How to make Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies:
First you’ll make the swirly cream cheese filling (cream cheese, sugar, egg and flour). Then you’ll make the brownie mixture. Some of the Heath bars and pecans are stirred into the brownie batter (you’ll save the rest for the topping). Half of the brownie batter is then poured into the pan. Then you’ll put spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture on top and then the rest of the brownie batter spooned on top too. A knife is used to swirl the cream cheese filling into the brownie batter. Then the rest of the Heath bar and pecans are sprinkled on top. The brownies are then baked for about 45 minutes.
Toppings and substitution suggestions:
Chopped Heath bars and pecans are the topping for these brownies. Alternately, you can try using other chopped candy bars such as chopped snickers or Reeses (with peanuts) or chopped Butterfingers (leave out the nuts).
Cut them into 24 squares. You should be able to get nice, clean cuts if you wait for them to cool. I like to refrigerate mine for a good many hours (or overnight) before cutting.
How to toast pecans:
Place the pecans on a baking sheet. Bake in a 350 degree F. oven for 5 to 7 minutes, or until lightly browned and fragrant. Keep an eye on them so they don’t brown too quickly or burn.
What’s the best way to store Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies?
Store cut brownies in a sealed container at room temperature for up to two days. If you put the sealed container in the refrigerator, the brownies will be good for about one week. They can also be store in the freezer- wrap them and them put them in a sealed container. They’ll keep in the freezer for up to one month.
Consider these Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies for your next baking treat. Enjoy!
Here are a few more brownie recipes you might like to try:
Ooey Gooey Brownies Milky Way Brownies Irish Cream Brownies Deep Dark Brownies Chocolate Mascarpone Brownies One Bowl Brownies Chocolate Chip Walnut Brownies Mint Brownies
