Brown Butter Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Blondies

Ingredients:

Cream Cheese Layer:

  • 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, at room temperature
  • ¼ cup (52 g) sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Blondies:

  • ½ cup (57 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour, fluffed, spooned & leveled

Raspberry Swirl:

  • ¼ cup seedless raspberry jam

Instructions:

Cream Cheese Layer:

  1. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and no lumps remain.
  2. Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract, scraping down sides of the bowl occasionally. Set aside.

Blondies:

  1. Line a 9×9 inch pan with aluminum foil and grease with spray oil. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Melt the butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Let it simmer gently for about 5 minutes to brown it, stirring frequently.
  3. Pour the browned butter into a large bowl and add the brown sugar, mixing completely. Let it cool for 5 minutes, then stir in the egg and vanilla extract.
  4. Stir in the flour until completely combined.

Raspberry Swirl:

  1. Heat the raspberry jam in the microwave for 10 seconds, then stir until smooth.

Assembly + Baking:

  1. Spread ⅔ of the blondie batter over the bottom of the prepared pan.
  2. Add dollops of the cream cheese mixture randomly over the blondie base.
  3. Add teaspoons of the raspberry jam randomly over the blondie base.
  4. Spread the remaining blondie batter over the cream cheese and raspberry jam.
  5. Gently run a knife along the length of the pan to swirl the mixture.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the center is set and doesn’t jiggle. Cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars. For chewy bars, chill in the fridge before slicing.
  7. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  8. Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes
  9. Servings: 16

FAQ:

1. What ingredients are needed to make Brown Butter Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Blondies?

Answer: To make Brown Butter Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Blondies, you will need the following ingredients:

For the Blondies:

  • Unsalted butter
  • Brown sugar
  • Granulated sugar
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla extract
  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking powder
  • Salt

For the Cheesecake Layer:

  • Cream cheese, softened
  • Granulated sugar
  • Egg
  • Vanilla extract

For the Raspberry Swirl:

  • Fresh or frozen raspberries
  • Granulated sugar
  • Lemon juice

2. How do you make the brown butter for the blondies?

Answer: To make the brown butter:

  1. Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the butter foams and then begins to turn a golden brown color with a nutty aroma. This process usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove the butter from the heat and let it cool slightly before using it in the blondie batter.

3. How do you prepare the cheesecake layer for the blondies?

Answer: To prepare the cheesecake layer:

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until well combined.
  3. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.

4. How do you create the raspberry swirl for the blondies?

Answer: To create the raspberry swirl:

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the raspberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the raspberries break down and the mixture thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool before swirling into the cheesecake layer.

5. What is the baking process for Brown Butter Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Blondies?

Answer: To bake the Brown Butter Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Blondies:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the blondie batter by mixing the brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
  3. Spread the blondie batter evenly in the prepared pan.
  4. Pour the cheesecake layer over the blondie batter and spread it evenly.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the raspberry mixture over the cheesecake layer and use a knife or toothpick to swirl it into the cheesecake.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Let the blondies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares and serving.

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