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Ultimate Flavorful Triple Layer Brownies with Peanut Butter

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A decadent triple-layer brownie combining fudgy chocolate, creamy peanut butter swirls, and a smooth cheesecake layer for a rich and balanced homemade dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (190g) creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup (30g) powdered sugar
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together sifted flour, cocoa powder, and salt until combined.
  3. In a large bowl, mix melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix. Batter should be thick and fudgy.
  5. In a small bowl, combine creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth and thick. Add a teaspoon of warm water if needed to loosen slightly.
  6. Using an electric mixer or whisk, beat softened cream cheese with sugar until creamy and smooth. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined. Scrape sides to avoid lumps.
  7. Spread half of the brownie batter evenly in the prepared pan.
  8. Dollop half of the peanut butter mixture over the batter in small spoonfuls.
  9. Spread half of the cheesecake batter gently over the peanut butter layer, leaving some peanut butter visible for swirls.
  10. Repeat layers with remaining brownie batter, peanut butter, and cheesecake mixtures.
  11. Use a butter knife or skewer to gently swirl the top layers, creating a marbled effect without overmixing.
  12. Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking at 30 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out with moist crumbs but not wet batter.
  13. Let brownies cool completely on a wire rack. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before cutting for clean slices.
  14. Use a sharp knife wiped clean between cuts to slice and serve.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best texture. Fold batter gently to avoid cakey brownies. Chill batter layers briefly if peanut butter mixture tends to sink. Cool completely before slicing and chill for neat cuts. Can substitute gluten-free flour or dairy-free alternatives as needed.

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