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. 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.
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 caramel sauce or chocolate sauce, too.
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!
Cream Cheese Brownies with Box Mix
Equipment
- 1 (13×9) Baking Pan
- 2 Mixing bowls
- 1 Electric mixer
Ingredients
- 1 box of any brownie mix you like best – 13×9 pan size
- 1/3 cup butter softened
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese softened
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 Tablespoons flour
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
Nutrition
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I made these brownies but found the cream cheese to be cake like. Don’t get me wrong they
were tasty and were eaten up. Should I use less flour or maybe 1 egg instead of 2?
It does become slightly cake-like when mixed with the brownies! Was it clumpy at all?
The cream cheese topping was more of a cooked layer and could be pulled from the brownie.
I’m making them again tonight, 1 egg and 1T flour, stay tuned.
Please keep us posted on how they turned out!
Oh wow those look AMAZING! Def have to make them soon!
These look so good. My husband loves brownies and this would be a hit in our house.
Those look yummy!! So simple too!
These look so easy and delicious!
This looks sooo good! I have to make some.
Ummm YUM!
Kas
Kas, they are the best!
I really have to make those! They look fabulous!
You really, should! They are simple and delicious!
Oh those sound and look YUM!
So good, Brandy!!
Looks so good!
They were so good! Do you remember mom making them? I can’t remember being at our 1st house on Emmons and watching her mix up a batch.