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Pistachio Cream Cheese Brownies

Decadent brownies swirled with a creamy pistachio cream cheese filling, offering a delightful nutty flavor and rich texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Pistachio Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup pistachios finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Brownie Base
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and sugar. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Stir until just combined.
  5. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Make the Pistachio Cream Cheese Filling
  1. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add powdered sugar, chopped pistachios, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  3. Dollop the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter and swirl gently with a spatula.
Bake the Brownies
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow to cool in the pan before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, sprinkle extra chopped pistachios on top before baking.

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