Red White Blue Marbled Brownies (Printable Version)

Fudgy chocolate brownies with colorful cheesecake swirls make a striking centerpiece for Fourth of July and patriotic celebrations.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Brownie Base

01 - 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
02 - 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
03 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Cheesecake Swirl

09 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
10 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
11 - 1 large egg yolk
12 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
13 - Red and blue gel food coloring

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat. Whisk in sugars, then eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour and salt until just combined. Pour into prepared pan.
03 - In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth. Divide cheesecake mixture into three portions. Tint one red and one blue with gel coloring, leaving the third plain.
04 - Drop spoonfuls of the red, white, and blue cheesecake over brownie batter. Swirl gently with a toothpick or skewer to create a marbled effect.
05 - Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
06 - Cool completely in the pan before slicing.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Only requires basic baking ingredients most home bakers already have on hand
  • Creates a stunning marbled effect that looks professional with minimal effort
  • Combines two favorite desserts cheesecake and brownies into one delicious treat
  • Can be made ahead for stress free entertaining
02 -
  • These brownies taste even better the next day once flavors have had time to meld
  • The recipe can easily be doubled for a 9x13 pan just increase baking time by about 5 to 10 minutes
  • Refrigerating before cutting gives you perfectly clean slices with defined swirl patterns
03 -
  • For the cleanest cuts, refrigerate brownies for at least two hours, then use a large sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped clean between each cut
  • Add a small pinch of instant espresso powder to the brownie batter to intensify the chocolate flavor without adding coffee taste
  • Line your pan with parchment paper with overhanging edges to easily lift the entire batch out for perfect cutting
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