Name: Blackberry Cheesecake Brownies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 ounces fresh or frozen blackberries; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 4 tablespoons Kerrygold Unsalted Butter, diced; 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 6 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 1 large egg white (reserve the yolk for another use); 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Blackberry cheesecake brownies for two.

I've got this little daughter who loves the color purple. She also loves to throw tantrums, but that's a little beside the point. Unless you use a brownie to quell a tantrum, which I don't recommend. (but sometimes resort to, let's be honest).

I've been pretty judicious when it comes to letting Camille eat dessert. I always make sure it's homemade. The chemicals in store-bought mixes and commercial bakery products legitimately scare me. If Camille is going to eat a brownie, I want it to be a homemade brownie.

But, as usual, I wanted to scale it down to make a small batch of brownies. I grabbed my trusty bread loaf pan, which makes two perfect giant brownies, and got to work. I roughly halved the recipe for my loaf pan cheesecake, and poured it on top. Making the blackberry mixture simultaneously was easy.

When I pulled them out of the oven, I did a little gasp. So freaking pretty.

I let them cool completely in the pan, popped them in the fridge and made an eccentric veggie-heavy dinner. I promised Camille a purple swirl brownie at the end of dinner. It worked like a charm. Until she scraped off the cheesecake layer and ate the brownie part alone. Then, she asked for fresh blackberries when the brownie was gone. THIS KID.

You might also like my cheesecake brownie bites for a bite-site treat.

Make these blackberry cheesecake brownies for two before blackberry season is over, because seriously, frozen blackberries are like rocks with pebbles inside of them. Not good. The organic ones this year are so huge! I love them. If you love these, you might also like my blackberry chip ice cream. And if fresh blackberry flavor is what you're after, try my blackberry cupcakes.

Yield: 5 small brownies

Blackberry Cheesecake Brownies

Blackberry cheesecake brownies for two.

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

For the blackberry swirl:

3 ounces fresh or frozen blackberries
1 tablespoon granulated sugar

For the brownie bottom:

4 tablespoons Kerrygold Unsalted Butter, diced
½ cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
¼ cup all-purpose flour

For the cheesecake layer:

6 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 large egg white (reserve the yolk for another use)
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

First, make the blackberry sauce: add the blackberries and sugar to a small saucepan. Crush lightly with a wooden spoon, and turn the heat to medium. Let the blackberries cook until soft and falling apart (about 10 minutes). Push the blackberries through a sieve to collect all of the juice and discard the seeds. Set aside.
Next, make the brownies: combine the butter, sugar and cocoa powder in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Heat on HIGH for 30 seconds.
Stop, stir the mixture, and then place it back in the microwave for another 30 seconds.
Stir the brownie mixture gently to cool for about 3-4 minutes, and then stir in the salt and vanilla to further cool it.
Once the brownie mixture feels warm (but not hot) to the touch, add the egg and stir until combined.
Finally, add the flour, and beat for at least 50 strokes (the more you stir brownie batter, the chewier the brownies will be!)
Preheat the oven to 325-F.
Line a 9x5x3” loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving extra on the ends to serve as handles.
Spread the brownie mixture evenly in the bottom of the pan.
Next, make the cheesecake filling: combine all ingredients and beat until smooth with an electric mixer, about 3 minutes.
Pour the cheesecake mixture over the brownies, and gently smooth.
Next, drizzle the blackberry sauce on top of the cheesecake, and use a toothpick to gently swirl it into the cheesecake layer (try not to swirl it into the brownie layer).
Bake for 45 minutes, or until the edges of the cheesecake start to turn golden brown, and a toothpick inserted to the cheesecake comes out mostly clean.
Let the brownies cool in the pan to room temperature, and then slice. Refrigerate for the easiest slicing! Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 334Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 133mgSodium: 243mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 2gSugar: 15gProtein: 7g

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madalin stunt cars 2 says

September 22, 2017 at 1:55 am

This looks amazing! I will definately give it a try!
I hope I will manage as I am not a great cook!

Nabiha says

November 08, 2017 at 8:08 pm

These look gorgeous! I have a question- will raspberries work instead? Or will the flavors not work together? I was hoping to make this tomorrow. I'd be so grateful if you would let me know xx

Rachael says

October 25, 2018 at 9:30 pm

Swapped in some raspberries because that's what I had on hand and these were AMAZING. Perfect size for the two of us.

agario says

November 15, 2018 at 11:29 am

Just came out of the oven and it's just BEAUTIFUL! Smells amazing, too!

Katelyn says

March 30, 2019 at 3:22 pm

These are in the oven now! I am excited.

Libby says

August 11, 2020 at 10:28 am

How much blackberry sauce do you expect to use for the swirl? I weighed my blackberries but didn't even end up with a tablespoon of sauce - is this enough or should I make some more?

- Christina Lane says
  
  August 12, 2020 at 10:57 am
  
  Yes, honestly more than 1-2 tablespoons will split the cheesecake. If you make more, I would drizzle it on top before serving instead of swirling into the cheesecake.
  
Karen says

April 04, 2022 at 10:49 pm

These are delish! Definitely enough for more than 1 serving for 2 peeps! Thank goodness or else I'd have to hide the rest!
Posted my pic on IG and tagged you!
Keep em coming!

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