Description
Indulgent Baileys cheesecake brownies combine rich chocolate and creamy Irish liqueur in a sinful dessert. Chocolate lovers will savor each luxurious bite of this decadent treat that promises pure bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 12 cup (1 stick or 113 grams) unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (40 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (25 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) Baileys Irish Cream
- 2 tbsps Baileys Irish Cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheating: Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, creating an overhang for effortless removal.
- Brownie Foundation: Melt chocolate and butter in a saucepan until glossy. Whisk in sugar, eggs, vanilla, and Baileys, creating a silky mixture. Gently fold in flour, cocoa powder, and salt, maintaining a rich, fudgy consistency.
- Cheesecake Layer: Blend cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Incorporate egg, Baileys, and vanilla, mixing carefully to create a uniform, luxurious texture.
- Assembly and Swirling: Spread most of the brownie batter in the prepared pan, reserving some for decorative swirls. Delicately pour cheesecake mixture over the brownie base. Dot reserved brownie batter and use a knife to create artistic marbled patterns.
- Baking and Cooling: Bake for 35-40 minutes until the center is slightly set and a toothpick reveals minimal moist crumbs. Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for 2 hours to enhance flavors and set the dessert. Slice into precise squares, revealing the mesmerizing swirled pattern.
Notes
- Ensure Smooth Chocolate Melting: Use low heat and stir constantly to prevent burning, creating a glossy, uniform chocolate base without grainy texture.
- Minimal Mixing Technique: Fold dry ingredients gently into brownie batter, avoiding overmixing to maintain the signature fudgy, tender brownie consistency.
- Prevent Cheesecake Cracking: Avoid overbeating cream cheese mixture and bake in a consistent temperature to ensure a silky, crack-free cheesecake layer.
- Temperature Control for Perfect Texture: Let brownies cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating, allowing flavors to meld and achieving the ideal dense, rich texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 267
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg