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These Cream Cheese Brownies come together with a boxed brownie mix and a homemade cheesecake-like topping. You get rich, fudgy goodness in every bite!

The Best Cream Cheese Brownies Using Box Mix

Think of these brownies as a combination of classic homemade brownies and cheesecake or cream cheese bars. A rich, chocolate batter forms the base. Then, we add a tangy cheesecake-like filling, creating a marble effect for a dessert that’s out of this world. After all, why choose between two desserts when you can just have both at once?

Even better, this recipe comes together with just eight simple ingredients and comes together in less than an hour. The outcome is so impressive everyone will think you spent all day baking, I’ll teach you my tips and tricks to make a boxed brownie mix better. All you’ll have to do is mix, bake, and serve!

And if you love these fudgy brownies, make sure to check out our S’mores Brownies and Slutty Brownies recipes, too!

Variations

Swap the chocolate brownie mix with red velvet, salted caramel, or double chocolate brownie mix.
Fold chopped nuts like almonds, walnuts, or pecans into the batter for a little extra crunch.
Add up to a cup of chocolate chips for an even bolder chocolate flavor.
Use a gluten-free brownie mix and 1:1 all-purpose gluten-free flour to keep this recipe gluten-free.

A cream cheese brownie being sliced from a slab of brownies.

Directions for How to Make Cream Cheese Brownies with Box Mix

Prepare: Before you begin, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, grease a 13×9 baking dish with cooking spray, and set it aside.
Make the brownie mix: Prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions. Then, transfer it to the prepared pan, spreading it out smoothly.
Create the cheesecake layer: Use an electric mixer to blend the butter, softened cream cheese, and sugar until smooth. Then, add the eggs, vanilla, and flour, and mix just until smooth.
Swirl: Dollop the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter. Then, use a knife to swirl it around, creating a marbled effect.
Bake: Transfer the cheesecake brownies to the oven, and bake until they’re set and slightly brown on top. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs!
Serve: Score the tops of the brownies while they’re hot. Then, let them cool completely in the pan before slicing, and enjoy!

Serving Suggestions

These cheesecake-swirled brownies are plenty decadent on their own. However, they’re also great topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream! Feel free to add a drizzle of c aramel sauce or chocolate sauce, too.

Steps to make cream cheese brownies with box mix.

How to Store + Freeze

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Freeze the brownies for up to three months. Place a piece of parchment paper between each layer to prevent them from clumping together!
Thaw the brownies in the fridge overnight. Enjoy cold, set them out to come to room temperature, or warm them up for a few seconds in the microwave.

Quick Tip

If you prefer thicker brownies, use a 9×9 pan, and adjust the cooking time as needed!

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Cream Cheese Brownies with Box Mix

These Cream Cheese Brownies are and made using a brownie mix and a homemade cheesecake-like topping! Delicious fudgy goodness in every bite!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Author: Kasey Schwartz

Servings: servings

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 45

Total Time: 55

Equipment

1 (13×9) Baking Pan
2 Mixing bowls
1 Electric mixer

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Prepare brownie mix as directed. Place mixture in bottom of 13×9 greased pan. NOTE: for thicker brownies, use a 9×9 pan.
1 box of any brownie mix you like best – 13×9 pan size
Blend butter, cream cheese, and sugar together until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla and flour – mixing until combined and smooth.
1/3 cup butter, 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 3/4 teaspoon vanilla, 2 Tablespoons flour
Spread cream cheese mixture over brownie mixture. You can swirl a knife through the mixture to create a marble effect, as well.
Bake for 40-45 mins until set and slightly brown on top.
Score tops of Cream Cheese Brownies while still hot – making it easier to cut when cooled.
Cool completely.

Notes

Store leftover brownies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week, or freeze them for up to three months.

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Comments

Plaridel says:

December 25, 2025 at 8:35 am

These Cream Cheese Brownies are the ultimate easy-to-make indulgence.

Nikki says:

December 20, 2025 at 4:27 pm

Hi! I just happened to make brownies (Ghiradelli) today because I usually made black bottoms and wanted something easier. So I used the regular cream cheese recipe that I use for regular black bottoms. But, the brownie mix was so thick I could barely bet it out of the bowl. And, the mix said to use an 8 x 8 pan. Bake for 40 minutes. I put chocolate chips in my cream cheese batter. Al said…..they did not bake out; they were not done after 50 minutes and I threw them out. Can someone please tell me what I did wrong? What name of brownie mix did you use? Thanx for any help. Nikki