I used two packs of the triple chocolate mix (from the big box you can buy at Costco) and one package of cream cheese for a 13"x9" pan. Below is a recipe that is quick and easy to follow.
Ghirardelli Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies
Brownie Batter
2 packages Ghirardelli Triple Chocolate Brownie Mix
2/3 cup water
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
Cream Cheese Swirl Batter
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
Prepare 2 pouches Ghirardelli Triple Chocolate Brownie Mix
as directed and spoon batter into lightly greased 13x9x2-inch pan; set aside.
Using an electric mixer, mix 8 ounces cream cheese and
1/3 cup sugar on medium speed until smooth. Add 1 egg and continue to mix on
medium speed 1 minute or until smooth. Spoon cream cheese mixture over batter.
Swirl with knife for marbled effect.
Bake at 325° for 40-50 minutes.
Note: If you are using an
8x8, 9x9, or 11x7 pan, use one pouch of brownie mix, 1/3 cup water, 1/3 cup
vegetable oil and one egg. Use the same amount of cream cheese batter as above.
Bake for 35-45 minutes.
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| Two brownie mixes in a 9x13" pan |
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| Add cream cheese |
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| Add the rest of brownie mixture (I left about 1/3 of it out) |
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| Swirl together & bake |
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| Photos by JoJo |
These came out great. I always made this recipe with Pilsbury brownie mix (it was on the side of the box), but for some reason it never worked right with the Ghiradelli. I guess just doubling the brownie mix. Ghiradelli brownie mix is much better tasting. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad it worked out for you! Ghiradelli brownie mix is the only baking mix I ever use!
DeleteMe too!
Deletecould you use cream cheese frosting?
ReplyDeleteI've never used frosting in place of the cream cheese batter and I don't think that it would work well since frosting isn't typically baked.
DeleteThe second time making these I added a half tsp of mint flavoring to the cream cheese and it was luscious. Next time I might color it a little green and increase the mint a touch
ReplyDeleteGreat idea - that sounds delicious! Thank you for sharing.
DeleteYes, definitely!
ReplyDeleteHi Joanna! Thank you for your wonderful recipe! I tweaked it and my family loved it ! I double the cream cheese filling and left 1/2 of the brownie batter out to top on filling.
ReplyDeleteon top of the cream cheese filling I added a 14oz jar of smuckers seedless raspberry jam. I waved the jam just a little so it would spread ontop of the cream cheese filling easier .. then I added the rest of the brownie batter .. I baked this longer in a deep 9x13 pan lined with parchment paper.liner
till 2inches from the middle my toothpick came out clean .. raspberry and chocolate are just so yummy together !
That sounds so delicious! I love raspberry with chocolate and cream cheese. Thank you for sharing!
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