This Oreo Cheesecake Brownies recipe combines rich, fudgy brownies with a creamy Oreo cheesecake all swirled together, creating a bite of dessert to serve to loved ones.
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The creamy Oreo cheesecake mixture, swirled throughout the brownie batter, adds perfect balance to the fudgy and richness of the brownie. Whether you're hosting a special celebration, family gathering, or simply craving a decadent treat, these Oreo Cheesecake Brownies will not disappoint.
Ingredients and substitutions for Oreo Cheesecake Brownies
- Butter: Butter helps create that silky texture we love about brownies whilst also helping them rise. You could sub with non dairy butter, though I have not tried this. It is not recommended to replace with oil in equal measure as it will likely make your brownies denser.
- Brown sugar: The brown sugar helps to make the brownies fudgy, however, you could substitute in equal measure with superfine or caster sugar which will result in a chewier final brownie. This also helps give your topping a caramelized flavor that wouldnโt be the same with superfine or caster sugar.
- Eggs: As well as adding structure to the brownies, the eggs bind everything together so are essential. You could substitute with vegan ingredients such as chia eggs or apple sauce, however, they have not been tested so might impact the final result.
- Plain flour: Plain flour or all purpose is best because it helps give the brownies their texture without making them cakey or firm like bread if you use cake or bread flour. You also donโt want to overwork the dough so you donโt make these too stiff so only mix until you can see no more dry portions in your bowl.
- Salt: Without salt the chocolate flavors will be dull so it is essential to adding dimension to the brownies. Sea salt is best, but rock or kosher salt also works well.
- Cocoa Powder: The star ingredient here so a nice high quality cocoa powder is best. It's not recommended substituting melted chocolate in equal measure here as this can be quite dense, however, chocolate chips or chunks would work well as an addition.
- Cream cheese: The core of our creamy cheesecake layer is room temperature full fat cream cheese, this helps give us a light cheesecake that is easy to mix until smooth.
- Oreos: Plain Oreos complete this with 1 packet being used for the dish. Substitute with any of your favorite cream filled cookies here - make these your own!
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How to make Oreo Cheesecake Brownies:
Step 1: Melt: Place the butter and sugar over a double boiler (or in a microwave) and heat through, whisking to melt evenly and help to dissolve the sugar.
Step 2: Add other ingredients: Add one egg and whisk to combine and repeat before tossing in the flour, salt and cocoa powder and whisk to combine.
Step 3: Brownie tin: Pour โ 's of the mixture into your prepared tin and smooth out.
Step 4: Whip: Beat the cream cheese until smooth and then add in the sugar in a separate bowl.
Step 5: Oreo's: Toss in the Oreoโs and stir to combine.
Step 6: Layer: Pour ยฝ the cheesecake mixture and layer the remaining brownie and cheesecake mixture. Swirling with a skewer to finish.
Step 7: Press: Finish with roughly broken Oreos onto the top and bake until no longer jiggly and slightly golden
Step 8: Cool: Remove and allow to cool to room temperature before transferring to the fridge.
Step 9: Slice up: Serve and enjoy!
FAQ's for the best Oreo Cheesecake Brownies
Absolutely! This recipe is versatile, allowing you to use any variety of Oreos you prefer. Whether it's classic Oreos, Double Stuffed, or even flavored options, the choice is yours! The cookie's flavor will add a unique twist to your Oreo Cheesecake Brownies.
Absolutely! You can store Oreo Cheesecake Brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 days. This allows you to enjoy their deliciousness for a few days after baking.
Cream cheese plays a crucial role in creating the creamy cheesecake swirl. While it's not recommended to substitute entirely, you can try using a different type of soft cheese, such as mascarpone or Neufchรขtel cheese, to achieve a similar texture and flavor.
Absolutely! Once they have cooled completely, wrap them tightly or place them in a freezer-safe container. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. Thaw them in the refrigerator before serving or enjoy them slightly chilled.
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Oreo Cheesecake Brownies
Ingredients
Brownies
- 200 grams / 7 ounces butter cubed
- 220 grams / 1 cup light brown sugar
- 110 grams / 2 large eggs
- 106 grams / โ cup plain flour
- 83 grams / ยพ cup cocoa powder sifted
- ยฝ teaspoon sea or kosher salt
Oreo cheesecake
- 250 grams / 8.8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 50 grams / ยผ cup superfine/caster sugar
- 100 grams / 3.5 ounces Oreoโs roughly broken
- Additional Oreos for topping roughly broken
Instructions
Brownies
- Preheat your oven to 160C/350F and line a baking tin with greaseproof paper.
- Place the butter and sugar in a double boiler on medium heat until the butter is beginning to melt.
- Whisk to combine and help the sugar and butter mix evenly, continue whisking to help dissolve the sugar for at least 1 minute.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 2 minutes.
- Add in one egg and whisk until well combined, repeat with the remaining egg until the mixture is smooth.
- Whisk in flour, salt and cocoa powder until the brownie batter is combined and smooth.
Oreo cheesecake
- Meanwhile, beat the cream cheese on medium with an electric beat until smooth, approximately 1 minute.
- Add in the sugar and beat until well combined.
- Toss in the Oreoโs and stir to combine.
- Pour โ โs of the brownie into your prepared tin.
- Pour half the cheesecake over the top and spoon the remaining brownie batter and pour in the remaining cheesecake mixture.
- Smooth out and swirl with a skewer.
- Press the roughly broken Oreos onto the top and place in the oven to bake until no longer jiggly, approximately 45 minutes.
- Remove and allow to cool to room temperature before transferring to the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Slice up and serve.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
- Brown sugar: The brown sugar helps to make the brownies fudgy, however, you could substitute in equal measure with superfine or caster sugar which will result in a chewier final brownie.
- Using any type of Oreos in this: Whether it's classic Oreos, Double Stuffed, or even flavored options, the choice is yours!
- Cream cheese: The core of our creamy cheesecake layer is room temperature full fat cream cheese, this helps give us a light cheesecake that is easy to mix until smooth.
- Substituting the cream cheese: While it's not recommended to substitute entirely, you can try using a different type of soft cheese, such as mascarpone or Neufchรขtel cheese, to achieve a similar texture and flavor.
- Square tin: A 18ร18 cm or 7ร7 inch square baking tin works well here, though a rectangle tin would also work well.
- Making them ahead: You can store Oreo Cheesecake Brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 days.
- Freezing the brownies: Once they have cooled completely, wrap them tightly or place them in a freezer-safe container. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 2-3 months.
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