Mint Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Brownies
These Mint Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Brownies combine rich, fudgy chocolate brownies with a smooth mint cheesecake layer and melty chocolate chips. Perfectly balanced and easy to make, this layered dessert is ideal for holidays, parties, and bake sales—and it slices beautifully every time.
Ingredients
- Brownie Layer
- Brownie batter for a 9×13-inch pan homemade or boxed mix
- Butter or oil eggs, and water as required by brownie recipe
- Mint Cheesecake Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract adjust to taste
- Green food coloring optional
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- Prepare brownie batter according to recipe or package directions.
- Spread brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Mix in sugar, egg, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and food coloring (if using) until fully combined.
- Fold chocolate chips into the cheesecake mixture.
- Gently spread the cheesecake layer over the brownie batter.
- Swirl lightly with a knife if desired.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for 2–3 hours before slicing.
Notes
- Room-temperature cream cheese ensures a smooth cheesecake layer.
- Do not overbake—slight jiggle in the center is perfect.
- Chilling before slicing gives clean, bakery-style bars.