Description
These Maple Bacon Cheesecake Swirl Brownies are the ultimate sweet and savory treat, combining rich chocolate brownies with a creamy cheesecake swirled with maple and crispy bacon. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
4 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
Optional: extra bacon for topping
Instructions
1.
2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
3. In a large bowl, mix the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined.
4. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
7. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and maple syrup, and mix until creamy.
8. Fold in the crumbled bacon into the cream cheese mixture.
9. Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
10. Spoon dollops of the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter, then pour the remaining brownie batter on top.
11. Use a knife to swirl the cream cheese mixture into the brownie batter.
12. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
13. Allow to cool before cutting into squares. Optionally, top with extra crumbled bacon before serving.
14.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. These brownies are best served chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: brownies, cheesecake, maple, bacon