Peanut Butter Cheesecake Swirl Brownies

Enjoy the best of both worlds: rich chocolate brownies with swirls of creamy peanut butter cheesecake. If you have a sweet tooth, these rich brownies are sure to satisfy it.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C

Grease and flour a 9x9-inch baking pan

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter

Stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined

Add cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder to the mixture

Stir until smooth

In a separate bowl, mix peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth

Spread half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan

Dollop half of the peanut butter cheesecake mixture on top

Repeat with the remaining brownie batter and peanut butter cheesecake mixture

Using a knife, gently swirl the peanut butter cheesecake mixture into the brownie batter to create a marbled effect

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving