Description
Rich, fudgy brownies swirled with a creamy ricotta cheesecake layer for the ultimate dessert indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter and granulated sugar.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisk until combined.
- Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder to form brownie batter.
- In a separate bowl, mix ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan.
- Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the brownie layer.
- Top with remaining brownie batter and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
Ensure brownies are fully cooled before slicing for clean edges. You can add chocolate chips for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: brownies, ricotta, cheesecake, dessert, chocolate, baked