Description
These blackberry cheesecake brownies are rich, fudgy, and swirled with tangy berry puree and creamy cheesecake—perfect for a show-stopping dessert bar.
Ingredients
For the blackberry puree:
1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blackberries
2 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tbsp water
1 tsp lemon juice
For the brownie layer:
½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp salt
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup all-purpose flour
For the cheesecake layer:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup Greek yogurt
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Make the blackberry puree: In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine blackberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice. Cook for 8–10 minutes until berries are broken down. Strain to remove seeds and let cool.
Preheat oven to 325°F or 350°F depending on your preference. Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
Prepare brownie batter: In a large bowl, whisk melted butter with sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Stir in cocoa powder and flour until just combined. Spread into the prepared pan.
Make cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese, Greek yogurt, sugar, salt, and egg until smooth. Gently pour over brownie batter.
Add blackberry swirl: Drop spoonfuls of the cooled puree on top and use a knife or skewer to create a marbled effect.
Bake: Bake for 55–60 minutes at 350°F (or ~1 hour at 325°F), until the cheesecake layer is set and slightly golden.
Cool & chill: Allow to cool to room temperature. Then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use frozen blackberries—just thaw and drain, or cook from frozen and strain later.
Substitute raspberries or blueberries for a flavor variation.
Omit Greek yogurt or swap with 1 tbsp sour cream.
Add espresso powder to the brownie batter for deeper chocolate notes.
Double the recipe and use a 9×13 pan—bake time will be similar (~1 hour), but start checking at 55 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15–25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55–60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
