Butterscotch Cream Cheese Brownies Recipe

Name: Butterscotch Cream Cheese Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 1/3 cups white sugar, divided; 3 eggs, divided; 3/4 cup water; 2/3 cup cocoa powder; 1/2 cup butter; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 (11 ounce) package butterscotch chips (Nestle(R) Toll House(R))

Servings: persons

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 1/3 cups white sugar, divided
3 eggs, divided
3/4 cup water
2/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (11 ounce) package butterscotch chips (Nestle(R) Toll House(R))

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x13-inch baking dish.
2
Beat cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar, and 1 egg together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth.
3
Mix water, cocoa powder, and butter together in a saucepan; heat over medium-low heat until melted, about 5 minutes.
4
Combine flour, remaining 2 cups sugar, 2 eggs, sour cream, baking soda, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl. Beat chocolate mixture into flour mixture until batter is smooth; spread into the prepared baking dish. Spoon cream mixture over batter and run a knife through the cream cheese mixture to spread into a marbled pattern. Sprinkle butterscotch chips over top.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is dry and the edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 35 minutes.

1448

kcal

Calories

Fat

176

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, 2 1/3 cups white sugar, divided, 3 eggs, divided, 3/4 cup water, and more.

Yes, Butterscotch Cream Cheese Brownies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Butterscotch Cream Cheese Brownies

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Variations & substitutions

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