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Ube Cream Cheese Brownie Recipe

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Delight in the rich and vibrant flavors of Ube Cream Cheese Brownies, featuring a moist purple yam-infused brownie base swirled with a creamy, tangy cream cheese topping. This unique twist on classic brownies combines the earthy sweetness of ube jam and extract with a luscious cream cheese swirl, baked to perfection for a beautifully marbled dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1¼ cup Flour
  • ½ tsp Baking powder
  • ½ tsp Salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup Butter, melted
  • 1 cup Sugar (option to add additional ½ cup for extra sweetness)
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 tbsp Ube extract
  • ¼ cup Ube Jam (Ube halaya)

Cream Cheese Swirl

  • 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup Sugar
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine 1¼ cups flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. Mix well and set aside to be incorporated later.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, blend ½ cup melted butter and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Add 2 eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in 1 tablespoon ube extract and ¼ cup ube jam until evenly combined.
  3. Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ube mixture, stirring just until incorporated to form the brownie batter.
  4. Reserve Batter for Swirl: Set aside approximately ½ cup of the batter to use later for creating the swirl effect on top of the cream cheese layer.
  5. Prepare Baking Pan: Pour the remaining batter into a greased or parchment-lined 9 x 13 inch baking pan, spreading it evenly.
  6. Make Cream Cheese Swirl Mix: In a new bowl, combine 8 oz softened cream cheese, ¼ cup sugar, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  7. Layer Cream Cheese Mixture: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the batter in the pan.
  8. Create Swirls: Drop spoonfuls of the reserved ½ cup batter sporadically on top of the cream cheese layer. Using a chopstick or skewer, gently swirl the batter drops into the cream cheese to create a marbled effect.
  9. Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30 to 40 minutes or until the brownies are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares and serving. Enjoy the colorful and flavorful ube cream cheese brownies as a delightful dessert or snack.

Notes

  • For extra sweetness, you can add up to ½ cup more sugar to the batter.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to ensure a smooth swirl mixture.
  • Check doneness around the 30-minute mark to avoid overbaking; brownies should be moist.
  • Use a chopstick or skewer to create gentle swirls without mixing too aggressively.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Keywords: Ube brownies, cream cheese swirl, Filipino dessert, purple yam brownies, ube halaya recipe, sweet treats, baked dessert

Find it online: https://kitchenbyrita.com/ube-cream-cheese-brownie-recipe/