Skillet Cheesecake Brownies

Name: Skillet Cheesecake Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup cocoa powder; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 tsp salt; 4 oz cream cheese, softened; 3 tbsp sugar; 1 egg yolk; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

60 min 8 servings easy

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Skillet Cheesecake Brownies

Rich, fudgy brownies swirled with tangy cream cheese cheesecake batter, baked in a cast iron skillet for crispy edges and a gooey center.

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Total

60 min

Servings

Difficulty

easy

A cast iron skillet turns brownies into something special — crispy, caramelized edges with a fudgy, gooey center. The addition of a cream cheese swirl adds tangy richness that cuts through the intense chocolate. Baked on the grill or in the oven, the skillet creates the perfect baking environment.

Ingredients

Servings

Brownie Batter

Cheesecake Swirl

Instructions

Make brownie batter

Whisk melted butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Fold in cocoa powder, flour, and salt until just combined.

Make cheesecake batter

Beat softened cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until completely smooth with no lumps.

Layer and swirl

Grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet. Pour in the brownie batter and spread evenly. Drop spoonfuls of cheesecake batter on top. Use a butter knife to swirl through both batters, creating a marbled pattern.

Pro tip: Do not over-swirl — 3-4 passes with the knife is enough. Too much mixing blends the layers instead of creating a marble effect.

Bake

Bake in a 350°F oven or on a grill with indirect heat for 28-32 minutes until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle. A toothpick in the center should come out with moist crumbs.