Satisfy your dessert cravings with these Incredible Vegan Cream Cheese Brownies. It's a heavenly fusion of ooey-gooey chocolatey brownies and luscious cheesecake filling that results in pure indulgence. This recipe is as easy to make as it is delicious, featuring a buttery and fudgy vegan brownie batter that surpasses any boxed mix. Swirled into this decadent creation is sweetened vegan cream cheese, culminating in an over-the-top vegan dessert that will leave your taste buds singing. These brownies are the perfect treat for anyone, whether you follow a vegan lifestyle or not.
Vegan Cheesecake Brownie Ingredients
- ½ cup melted vegan butter or coconut oil (regular butter for non-vegan option)
- ⅓ cup non-dairy milk (e.g., almond or oat milk, regular milk for non-vegan option)
- 1 cup cane or coconut sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup regular or gluten-free all-purpose flour (use King Arthur Measure for Measure gluten-free flour for gluten-free option)
- 1 cup vegan chocolate chips (regular chocolate chips for non-vegan option)
- 1 tablespoon softened vegan butter (regular butter for non-vegan option)
- 8 oz vegan cream cheese (regular cream cheese for non-vegan option)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
How To Make Vegan Cream Cheese Brownies
1. Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Brownie Batter:
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine melted vegan butter, non-dairy milk (or regular milk for non-vegan option), sugar, vanilla, baking powder, and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Add the flour and mix until a brownie batter forms.
- Fold in the vegan chocolate chips (or regular chocolate chips for non-vegan option).
- Set this brownie batter aside.
3. Cream Cheese Swirl:
- In a separate smaller bowl, prepare the cream cheese swirl mixture by mixing softened vegan butter with vegan cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Assemble and Bake:
- Grease your casserole dish and pour the brownie batter into it.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the brownies.
- Use a knife to swirl the mixtures together to create a marbled effect.
- Bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes until the edges are crisp and the cream cheese parts are slightly golden and cracked.
5. Cool and Serve:
- Allow the brownies to cool before slicing and serving.
Enjoy these delicious Vegan Cream Cheese Brownies, a perfect combination of chocolatey brownies and creamy cheesecake, whether you're vegan or not!
Frequently Asked Questions
Cool Completely: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the baking dish. This usually takes about 1-2 hours at room temperature.
Cut Into Squares: Once they have cooled, cut the brownies into squares. You can decide on the size of each square based on your preference.
Airtight Container: Place the individual brownie squares in an airtight container. You can separate layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking, if needed.
Refrigerate or Freeze: You have two options here:
Refrigeration: If you plan to consume the brownies within a few days, store them in the refrigerator. They will stay fresh and maintain their texture.
Freezing: For longer-term storage, consider freezing the brownies. Wrap each square in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place them in a freezer-safe container or resealable freezer bags. Make sure to label and date the container or bags.
Thawing: When you're ready to enjoy a brownie, you can either let it thaw at room temperature for a few hours or warm it up in the microwave for a quick, warm treat.
Properly stored, these vegan cream cheese brownies can last in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days and in the freezer for 2-3 months. Enjoy the rich, indulgent flavors anytime you like!
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Vegan Cream Cheese Brownies
Ingredients
Vegan Brownie Batter Ingredients
- ½ cup melted vegan butter or coconut oil regular butter will work if you're not vegan
- ⅓ cup non-dairy milk such as almond or oat milk regular milk will work if you're not vegan
- 1 cup cane or coconut sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup regular or gluten-free all purpose flour If gluten-free, I recommend King Arthur Measure for Measure gluten-free flour. Please don't substitute any other flour such as almond flour, baking flour, etc.
- 1 cup vegan chocolate chips regular chocolate chips will work if you're not vegan
For Cream Cheese Swirl
- 1 tablespoon softened vegan butter regular butter will work if you're not vegan
- 8 oz vegan cream cheese regular cream cheese will work if you're not vegan
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
Vegan Cream Cheese Brownies
- Preheat the oven to 350
- In a medium sized mixing bowl, prepare the brownie batter. Mix the melted vegan butter, non dairy milk, sugar, vanilla, baking powder, and cocoa powder together until smooth. Then, add the flour and mix until a brownie batter forms. Fold in the chocolate chips. Set aside.
- In a separate smaller bowl, prepare the cream cheese swirl mixture. Mix the softened vegan butter, vegan cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla together until smooth.
- Grease your casserole dish and pour the brownie batter into the dish. Then, spoon the cream cheese mixture over top of the brownies. Use a knife to swirl several times so that the brownie mixture looks marbled.
- Bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes. You will know it's done when the edges are crisp and the cream cheese parts are slightly golden and cracked. Allow the brownies to cool before slicing and serving.
Karen Mary says
What size baking pan are you making the brownies in? (It will make a big diff in baking time/depth of brownies.)
Jillian says
Hi there! I've actually made these in many different size/shape/material pans. My go-to is my ceramic 9x11 baking dish, but I've also used both square and round metal pans. Hope this helps!