Healthy, Creamy, and Fudgy Cheat-Worthy Cheesecake Brownies
These cheesecake brownies combine the rich flavors of fudgy brownies and creamy cheesecake while using wholesome ingredients like almond flour and honey for a healthier indulgence.
Ingredients
- 1 Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup finely ground almond meal or flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract divided
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 6 ounces 1/3 less fat cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F. Spray a 9x9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and line it with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang for easy removal later.
- In a medium bowl, whisk 1 whole egg and 1 egg yolk (reserve the white). Add 1/4 cup water, raw honey, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir until everything is combined.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cocoa powder, kosher salt, and baking soda. Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Stir in semisweet chocolate chips, ensuring they're evenly distributed. Pour the batter into your prepared pan, smoothing out the top with a spatula.
- In another bowl, microwave the cream cheese until softened, then mix in sugar, reserved egg white, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently pour the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter, spreading it evenly. Use a toothpick or knife to swirl the two layers together for a marbled effect.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely (at least 30 minutes) before slicing into 12 bars. Serve and enjoy!