Salty Peanut Cream Cheese Brownies

Indulge in the rich, decadent flavors of Salty Peanut Cream Cheese Brownies—your new favorite dessert mashup! These heavenly bars layer fudgy chocolate brownie with a luscious peanut butter cream cheese swirl, creating a marbled masterpiece that's both sweet and salty. Topped with crushed salted peanuts for an irresistible crunch, each bite offers the perfect balance of creamy, nutty, and chocolaty goodness. Made with pantry staples like semi-sweet chocolate, cocoa powder, and smooth peanut butter, these brownies come together in just under an hour, making them a show-stopping treat for any occasion. Serve them at parties, gift them to friends, or keep them as your secret indulgence—either way, these peanut butter cream cheese brownies are guaranteed to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 170 grams unsalted butter
• 200 grams semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 200 grams granulated sugar
• 100 grams brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 125 grams all-purpose flour
• 30 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 225 grams cream cheese, softened
• 80 grams smooth peanut butter
• 50 grams powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 30 grams crushed salted peanuts

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line a 9x9-inch (23x23 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate chips together in 30-second increments, stirring after each until smooth. Let cool slightly.

Step 3

Whisk in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until combined. Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Pour two-thirds of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it into an even layer. Set the remaining batter aside.

Step 6

In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and heavy cream together until smooth and creamy.

Step 7

Dollop the peanut cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter in the pan. Spoon the reserved brownie batter over the top in patches.

Step 8

Using a butter knife, gently swirl the two mixtures together for a marbled effect.

Step 9

Sprinkle the crushed salted peanuts evenly over the top for extra crunch and flavor.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).

Step 11

Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment overhang.

Step 12

Cut into 16 squares and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1401.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5818.4

Total Fat 360.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 187.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1213.5mg	0%
Sodium 2641.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 636.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.6g	0%
Total Sugars 467.6g
Protein 90.9g	0%

Vitamin D 120IU	0%
Calcium 503.4mg	0%
Iron 22.4mg	0%
Potassium 1410.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.8%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 41.3%