Description
Pistachio Cheesecake Brownies are a decadent treat that combines rich, fudgy brownies with a creamy pistachio cheesecake layer. The vibrant green and brown layers create an eye-catching dessert, perfect for any occasion. Easy to make yet impressive enough for gatherings, these brownies will have your guests coming back for seconds. Indulge in this delightful fusion of flavors and textures that elevate the classic brownie experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios (lightly roasted)
- 8 oz Philadelphia cream cheese (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a square baking dish.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter and sugar until smooth. Stir in cocoa powder.
- Add flour and a pinch of salt; mix until just combined. Fold in half of the chopped pistachios.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese with eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and remaining pistachios until creamy and smooth.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the dish, add dollops of cheesecake mixture, top with remaining brownie batter, and swirl gently.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set but slightly gooey in the center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg