Name: Peppermint Swirl Brownies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Cuisine: American / Holiday
Ingredients: 4 large eggs (200 g), room temperature; 2 cups granulated sugar (400 g); 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (170 g); 1 tsp vanilla extract (4 g); 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (180 g); 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (28 g); 1/2 tsp baking powder (2 g); 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 cup peppermint chips/crushed candy canes (85 g); 16 oz cream cheese, room temperature (454 g); 1/4 cup sour cream, room temperature (57 g); 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g); 1/2 tbsp lemon juice (7 g); 1 tsp peppermint extract (4 g); 2 large eggs (100 g), room temperature; 1 1/2 cups peppermint chips/crushed candy canes, divided (255 g)

Description

Rich, fudgy chocolate brownies with creamy peppermint cheesecake and peppermint chip swirl, perfect for festive holidays.

Ingredients

Scale

Brownie Layer
4 large eggs (200 g), room temperature
2 cups granulated sugar (400 g)
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (170 g)
1 tsp vanilla extract (4 g)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (180 g)
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (28 g)
1/2 tsp baking powder (2 g)
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 cup peppermint chips/crushed candy canes (85 g)

Peppermint Cheesecake Layer
16 oz cream cheese, room temperature (454 g)
1/4 cup sour cream, room temperature (57 g)
1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
1/2 tbsp lemon juice (7 g)
1 tsp peppermint extract (4 g)
2 large eggs (100 g), room temperature
1 1/2 cups peppermint chips/crushed candy canes, divided (255 g)

Instructions

Preheat oven: 350°F (175°C). Line 9×13 inch pan with parchment.

Brownie batter: Beat eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla until smooth. Mix dry ingredients; fold into wet. Stir in 1/2 cup peppermint chips.

Par-bake brownie: Bake 20 min until top sets but not fully baked.

Cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese. Mix in sour cream, sugar, lemon juice, peppermint extract. Add eggs, one at a time. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup peppermint chips.

Assemble & swirl: Pour cheesecake over brownie, sprinkle remaining peppermint chips, swirl with knife.

Bake again: 30-35 min until cheesecake sets, edges lightly golden.

Cool & chill: Cool completely, refrigerate at least 2 hours before cutting.

Notes

Bring dairy to room temperature.
Par-bake brownie for chewy texture.
Chill completely before slicing.
Use crushed candy canes or peppermint chips for topping.
Store chilled 5 days or freeze for 2 months.

Prep Time: 25
Cook Time: 55
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American / Holiday

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar (1/16 recipe)
Calories: 330
Sugar: 31 g
Sodium: 135 mg
Fat: 17 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Carbohydrates: 39 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 6 g
Cholesterol: 95 mg

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