Easy Recipes-Pinterest Inspired- Peppermint Cheesecake Swirl Brownies

I love peppermint all year round but especially at Christmas time! When I found this pin for Peppermint Cheesecke Swirl Brownies on Pinterest I had to save it so I could try the recipe as the holidays got nearer. I was going through my boards to find something easy to make for a holiday gathering, but that recipe was too complicated. I didn’t have time, nor the ingredients to make brownies from scratch, I did however have a brownie mix in the cupboard so I created my own version of Peppermint Cheesecake Swirl Brownies.

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Peppermint Cheesecake Swirl Brownies

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

Total Time

35 mins

 

Servings: 9 -12

Author: cindy

Ingredients

• 1 Brownie mix
• ingredients to make brownies as directed on box
• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp Peppermint extract
• 1 egg
• 1 egg white
• 1 TBS flour

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Line an 8×8 inch pan with foil and spray well with cooking spray.

Cheesecake Batter

1. Cream together cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
   
2. Add sugar and peppermint and mix well.
3. Add egg and egg white and mix.
   
4. Stir in flour.
5. Set batter aside.

Brownie Batter

1. Mix batter as instructed on the box.
   

Assembling

1. Using a 1/2 cup measuring cup, scoop out 1/2 cup of brownie batter and set aside.
   
2. Pour the rest of the brownie batter into the prepared pan.
3. Spread cheesecake layer evenly on top of brownie layer.
   
4. Drop tablespoons of reserved brownie batter on top of cheesecake layer.
   
5. Use a knife to swirl batter.
   
6. Bake about 25 minutes, until top is set.
   
7. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
8. Store in airtight container, keep refrigerated.

This easy recipe is great for a holiday party, sharing with co-workers or a fun family treat after driving around to look at Christmas lights.

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