Description
These sourdough dessert cheesecake brownies combine tangy sourdough discard, a rich cocoa base, and a luscious cream cheese swirl for a fudgy, crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
1/4 cup Sourdough discard
1/2 cup Butter melted
1 cup Sugar
2 Eggs
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
2/3 cup Cocoa powder
1/2 cup Flour
1/4 cup Chocolate Chips (Milk or White)
Cheesecake Swirl:
8 oz Cream Cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup Sugar
1 Egg
1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
1/2 tsp Salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
2. Whisk melted butter, sugar, and eggs until glossy.
3. Add sourdough discard, salt, and vanilla; mix well.
4. Stir in cocoa and flour until fully incorporated.
5. Fold in chocolate chips and spread brownie batter in pan.
6. In a separate bowl, mix all cheesecake swirl ingredients until smooth.
7. Drop spoonfuls of cheesecake mixture over brownie batter.
8. Use a knife to gently swirl for a marbled effect.
9. Bake for 35–38 minutes or until just set.
10. Cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Brownies freeze well for up to 2 months.
Use active or discard sourdough—both work!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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