Description
Indulge in the tangy sweetness of these Lemon Cream Cheese Brownies that marry the zesty flavors of lemon with rich cream cheese, creating a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter:
- 1 box lemon cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Optional Topping:
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix Brownie Batter: In a medium bowl, combine lemon cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs until a thick batter forms. Spread 2/3 of the batter in the prepared pan.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Layer: In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth. Spread over the batter in the pan.
- Create Marble Effect: Drop spoonfuls of remaining batter on top and swirl gently with a knife. Add white chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 28-32 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly. Cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Enhance lemon flavor with a few drops of lemon extract in the cream cheese filling.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
