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Hershey’s Cream Cheese Brownies

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Hershey’s Cream Cheese Brownies are a decadent treat that brings together the rich flavor of chocolate with a creamy, tangy swirl of cream cheese, topped with melted Hershey’s milk chocolate. A fudgy brownie base and marbled cream cheese topping make these brownies a must-try for any chocolate lover.

Ingredients

3 oz (85 g) Hershey’s milk chocolate chips

10 tablespoons (140 g) unsalted butter

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar

2 tablespoons (15 g) Hershey’s unsweetened cocoa powder

¼ teaspoon salt

¾ cup (95 g) all-purpose flour

8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened

⅓ cup (65 g) granulated sugar

Pinch of salt

1 large egg

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

5 (1.55 oz / 44 g) Hershey’s milk chocolate bars

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch (23x23 cm) baking pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the Hershey’s milk chocolate chips and butter together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, vanilla extract, and sugar until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring until smooth.
  5. In another bowl, sift together cocoa powder, salt, and flour.
  6. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  7. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
  9. Add sugar, salt, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until fully incorporated and creamy.
  10. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter in dollops.
  11. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese into the brownie batter, creating a marbled effect.
  12. Bake in the preheated oven for 45–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  13. Remove from the oven and immediately place the Hershey’s chocolate bars on top of the hot brownies.
  14. Return the pan to the still-warm (but turned off) oven for a few minutes until the chocolate bars soften.
  15. Use a spatula to gently spread the melted chocolate over the top as a glaze.
  16. Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  17. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing into squares.

Notes

  • For a nutty variation, add chopped walnuts or pecans to the brownie batter.
  • Try swapping the Hershey’s milk chocolate chips for dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
  • If you prefer a mint-chocolate combination, add peppermint extract to the cream cheese mixture.
  • For a peanut butter twist, replace the cream cheese swirl with a peanut butter mixture (½ cup peanut butter, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 egg).
  • Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

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