Description
Indulge in the rich, decadent fusion of coconut, cream cheese, and chocolate with these Coconut Cheesecake Brownies. A delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Brownie Layer:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Brownie Batter: In a bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Add flour, cocoa, and salt, mix until smooth.
- Layering: Spread most of the brownie batter in the pan. Prepare the cheesecake layer by beating cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over the brownie layer.
- Swirl: Drop spoonfuls of remaining brownie batter on top of the cheesecake layer and swirl with a knife.
- Add Coconut: Sprinkle shredded coconut over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For added flavor, toast the shredded coconut before sprinkling.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
