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    Home » Recipes » Dessert » Bar Cookies

    Easy Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Brownies

    Published by Melissa on December 15, 2014 | Updated June 10, 2022 | 49 Comments

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    Easy-to-make, rich fudgy brownies swirled with smooth, creamy cheesecake and loaded with chocolate chips. A decadent dessert that will cure any brownie craving.

    Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Brownies

    I’m a little bit addicted to cheesecake brownies. Late at night when I’m craving something sweet, I often go to Kneaders for a cheesecake brownie. I love the contrasting flavors and textures. The smooth cheesecake, the fudgy brownie, and the chunks of chocolate chips is a heavenly combination.

    One night last week, I was craving brownies, but fortunately, my husband and boys were home to help me eat them, so I decided to make the brownies at home instead of trekking toKneaders.

    These chocolate chip cheesecake brownies are easy to make because they start with a brownie mix. Ghirardelli makes an excellent brownie mix so no one will ever know that they started with a mix.

    Easy-to-make Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Brownies from Barbara Bakes

    The Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Brownie Mix has chocolate chips in the mix and then you add more chocolate chips on top. I buy the mixes at Sam’s Club or Costco. This recipe uses two 20 oz. pouches.

    When I’m cutting bar cookies, I love to use my Kuhn Rikon Melon KnifeWhite Chocolate Cranberry Pecan Bars. It’s long enough to cut the bars across in one cut, so you don’t have to drag the blade through the bars. The serrated blade also helps me get nice, clean cuts.

    I also like to line the pan with foil so I can lift the brownies out of the pan to cut them. It makes it harder to spread the batter, but it’s worth it when it comes time to serve the brownies.

    Easy-to-make Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Brownie recipe from Barbara Bakes

    These brownies didn’t even last two days at our house. My oldest son said my cheesecake brownies are way better than Kneaders. I guess I’ll be making them at home more often.

    Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Brownies
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    Easy Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Brownies

    Cook Time55 minutes mins
    Total Time55 minutes mins
    Course: Bar Cookies
    Keyword: baking, Chocolate, Dessert
    Servings: 12 -16 squares
    Author: Barbara Schieving
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    Ingredients

    • 2 20- ounce pouches Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Brownie Mix
    • 1 8- ounce package cream cheese room temperature
    • ⅓ cup sugar
    • 1 egg yolk
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ cup chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 325°.
    • Prepare brownies as directed on box, using the recommended oil, water and eggs for fudgy brownies. Spread batter in to a 13"x9" pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray or lined with foil.

    Prepare cheesecake batter:

    • In a large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla just until smooth.
    • Put dollops of the cheesecake batter on top of the brownie batter and use a knife to swirl some of the brownie batter in to the cheesecake batter. Sprinkle chocolate chips across the top.
    • Bake 50 - 55 minutes until edges are pulling away from the side of the pan, and the middle is set but not firm. Allow to cool completely in the pan before serving.

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    1. Shannon @ Bake.Frost.Repeat.

      December 16, 2014 at 2:55 pm

      These brownies look amazing! I love cream cheese brownies and never thought about adding chocolate chips! These must happen in my kitchen soon!

      Reply
    2. Annalise @ Completely Delicious

      December 16, 2014 at 7:39 am

      These are my kind of brownies! YUM!

      Reply
    3. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles

      December 16, 2014 at 7:23 am

      These look wonderful! I always have a good box of brownie mix on hand, so quick and easy, and fun to play around with. Love what you did with the cheesecake!

      Reply
    4. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef

      December 16, 2014 at 3:35 am

      Cheesecake brownies are a real favorite of mine and you’ve got chocolate chips too! Yummy.

      Reply
    5. Jessica @ Sweet Menu

      December 15, 2014 at 8:44 pm

      Barbara! These brownies look like heaven – YUM!

      Reply
    6. Kitchen Belleicious

      December 15, 2014 at 8:36 pm

      i love cheesecake and brownie together. these look fantastic.

      Reply
    7. Memoria

      December 15, 2014 at 5:16 pm

      YUM! Those brownies look amazing!

      Reply
    8. Carol at Wild Goose Tea

      December 15, 2014 at 5:06 pm

      These turned out really dramatic in looks. The flavor contrast is dramatic, but it’s nice to have that
      alluring ‘look’ that draws people in to eat too many. As long that person is not me! Ha1

      Reply
    9. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious

      December 15, 2014 at 3:04 pm

      Best of both worlds!

      Reply
    10. Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch

      December 15, 2014 at 1:05 pm

      Oh my goodness these look amazing! I could probably eat a whole pan!

      Reply
    11. Liz

      December 15, 2014 at 12:27 pm

      I’ve always thought Ghirardelli made the best boxed brownies…and what a terrific shortcut for making these gorgeous cheesecake brownies!

      Reply
    12. Faith (An Edible Mosaic)

      December 15, 2014 at 12:16 pm

      It’s been far too long since I’ve had a cheesecake brownie! Yours look perfect – I think it will become my go-to recipe!

      Reply
    13. Meagan @ A Zesty Bite

      December 15, 2014 at 11:29 am

      Now this is my kind of brownie. My husband would also go nuts for this.

      Reply
    14. Angie@Angie's Recipes

      December 15, 2014 at 11:27 am

      They look insanely good!

      Reply
    15. Marjory @ Dinner-Mom

      December 15, 2014 at 9:54 am

      My absolute favorite add-in for a brownie…cheesecake! Delish!

      Reply
    16. Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence

      December 15, 2014 at 9:45 am

      Love the swirl!! Well done.

      Reply
    17. Sarah @ Bake Me A Scone

      December 15, 2014 at 7:35 am

      These brownies are positively gorgeous and sound so easy to prepare. What a delicious looking snack!

      Reply
    18. Maria

      December 15, 2014 at 6:57 am

      These are calling my name!

      Reply
    19. Vickie S.

      December 15, 2014 at 6:33 am

      What an interesting coincidence! The other day I was chatting with a friend who also adores baking, and she divulged to me that her much well loved and devoured brownies were made from this same Ghirardelli mix. Needless to say, I will be baking these in the next few days, so thank you so much! Happy holidays and happy baking!

      Reply
    20. Rosa

      December 15, 2014 at 6:18 am

      Heavenly! Your chocolate chip cheesecake brownies look incredibly irresistible and ever so luscious.

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply
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