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January 26, 2026

These Mint Cream Cheese Brownies feature an incredibly decadent chocolate brownie swirled with a creamy mint chocolate chip cheesecake layer.

Mint Cream Cheese Brownies
Mint Cream Cheese Brownies
Mint Cream Cheese Brownies
Mint Cream Cheese Brownies
Mint Cream Cheese Brownies
Mint Cream Cheese Brownies
Mint Cream Cheese Brownies
Mint Cream Cheese Brownies
Mint Cream Cheese Brownies
Mint Cream Cheese Brownies
Mint Cream Cheese Brownies
Mint Cream Cheese Brownies
Mint Cream Cheese Brownies
Mint Cream Cheese Brownies
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Mint Cream Cheese Brownies

Ingredients

Milk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line a 9x9-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving the edges to hang over the sides of the pan or grease with non-stick cooking spray.
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Melt the butter and chocolate together in 15-second increments in the microwave, stirring between each increment. Whisk in the white sugar, eggs, and peppermint extract. Lastly, mix in the flour and cocoa powder just until no streaks of flour remain.
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Add the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, egg, vanilla, and peppermint extract to another mixing bowl and beat with an electric handheld mixer on medium speed until smooth. Mix in the green and blue food coloring to your desired color. Lastly, fold in the mini chocolate chips.
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Pour most of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, reserving about ½ cup of the batter for the top. Gently spread the cheesecake batter on top of the brownie batter. Drop spoonfuls of the reserved ½ cup of brownie batter over the cheesecake batter and then run a butter knife through the batter to create swirls. Do not overmix while doing this!
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Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until no longer jiggly. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes before lifting out using the overhanging parchment paper. Let cool to room temperature on a wire rack before covering and refrigerating for at least 2 hours or until fully chilled. Serve topped with whipped cream. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Color Control Magic 🎨
    Add food coloring gradually and in tiny amounts to achieve the perfect mint green shade without overwhelming the cream cheese layer's delicate flavor.
  • Chocolate Chip Distribution 🍫
    Toss mini chocolate chips in a light dusting of cocoa powder before folding into the cream cheese layer to prevent them from sinking during baking.
  • Cream Cheese Smoothness 🧈
    Always bring cream cheese to room temperature and beat thoroughly to eliminate lumps, creating a silky smooth mint cheesecake swirl.
  • Brownie Swirl Technique 🌀
    Use a wooden skewer or thin knife to create elegant marbled swirls by gently dragging the mint cream cheese layer through the brownie batter in figure-eight motions.
  • Peppermint Precision 🌿
    Start with half the recommended peppermint extract and taste, as the intensity can vary dramatically between brands - you can always add more, but can't take it away.

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Knead Some Sweets

Hi, I'm Naomi! Recipe developer, food photographer, author, and baking enthusiast behind Knead Some Sweets.

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