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Philadelphia Marble Brownies Recipe
Ingredients
This recipe was developed with the original yield. Quantities will scale automatically, but cooking times and steps remain unchanged. Note: Not all recipes scale perfectly.
- 1 (18.4 ounce) package brownie mix
- cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs, divided
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 (8 ounce) package Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
- cup white sugar
- teaspoon vanilla extract
Original recipe yields 32 servings.
Directions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan thoroughly.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine the brownie mix, vegetable oil, 2 of the eggs, and water. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
Step 3: Pour the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Step 4: In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Step 5: Add the remaining egg, sugar, and vanilla to the cream cheese and continue mixing until fully incorporated.
Step 6: Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter. Use a knife to gently swirl the two batters together to create a marbled effect.
Step 7: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the chocolate portion comes out clean and the cream cheese topping is lightly browned.
Step 8: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 32 squares.
Recipe Tips
- For best results, avoid brownie mixes that include a syrup pouch.
- You can substitute Philadelphia Neufchtel cheese for the cream cheese if desired.
- Optional: Sprinkle cup of semisweet chocolate chunks over the brownie batter before baking for extra chocolatey goodness.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Servings per recipe: 32
- Calories: 106
- Total Fat: 5g (6% DV)
- Saturated Fat: 2g (8% DV)
- Cholesterol: 14mg (5% DV)
- Sodium: 83mg (4% DV)
- Total Carbohydrate: 16g (6% DV)
- Dietary Fiber: 1g (2% DV)
- Total Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 1g (3% DV)
- Vitamin C: 0mg (0% DV)
- Calcium: 4mg (0% DV)
- Iron: 0mg (2% DV)
- Potassium: 40mg (1% DV)
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values may vary depending on individual calorie needs.
** Nutrient information may not be available for all ingredients. If you follow a medically restrictive diet, consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe.
Comments
COOKIN4MYFAMILY
10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM
An easy comfort dessert. I've made variations of cream cheese brownies before, but I like that this version has a little vanilla. To get a better swirl effect, it's easier to layer most of the brownie batter, pour the cream cheese mixture over that, and then layer the remaining brownie batter over the top before swirling.
Theresa Dungan Walters
12/15/2019 10:46:30 PM
substituted coconut oil for vegetable oil on brownie mix. substituted Stevia in the the raw for sugar on cream cheese mixture. Turned out great!
Maryam
08/24/2025 01:27:26 AM
Made a triple batch, used 1/3 less cream cheese✅, substituted salted butter✅, increased cooking time by 15 min✅, turned out well but it was too sweet next time will use 1/2 to 2/3 less sugar for cream cheese topping .
RMSR
01/07/2012 02:09:33 PM
I opted to make brownies from scratch using the "Best Brownies" recipe from AR. Only baked for 20mins based on the other recipe's baking time frame and still turned out alright. I only had 4oz-ish of cream cheese and made it work. My boys will be pleasantly surprised when they home!
Linda Morency Giuffre
08/27/2017 01:17:38 PM
I made this recipe with my favorite brownie mix (Betty Crocker Milk Chocolate) and added a handful of semi-sweet chocolate chips and a cup of chopped walnuts. I also added mini-chips to the cream cheese mixture. I like to serve these refrigerated . Very fudgy and delicious!
janet-dunlap
06/19/2024 03:31:06 PM
I thoroughly used my mixer on the cream cheese mixture and must have overdone it, because by the time I mixed in the egg and vanilla, it was very thin with the consistancy of sweetened condensed milk. It was very difficult to swirl such a thin mixture with the much thicker brownie. Next time, I would reserve a cup of the brownie mixture to put over the cream cheese mixture (as others have recommended). I baked it 35 minutes in a glass baking dish, but would test it after 30 minutes as the edges were to firm for my taste.
Sue Lewis
04/03/2020 04:42:42 PM
I used a Duncan Hines Dark Chocolate Moist Brownie Mix & it was delicious! I will definitely make it again!
Dora Bartz
11/25/2015 05:20:54 PM
I took these Brownies to my daughter's house. Dessert is usually my job when we have dinner together. My husband had to sample them before we left. His response was to tell me to leave some of them home because they were....Really good! My daughter ate two and planned to have one with coffee the next morning. The only thing I did different was to sprinkle walnuts, chocolate chips and some white chocolate chips. They were moist, chewy and delicious.
Kate Jones
11/28/2024 10:06:10 PM
Added chopped walnuts, and used peppermint flavoring in the chocolate batter!
Jillian
01/24/2012 02:33:41 PM
Great recipe and a great way to dress up a box of brownie mix by adding the quick addition of a creamy cheesecake type mixture. So simple and so delicious - what more could you ask for from such an easy recipe? I made sure that the cream cheese and egg were at room temp. just as you do with cheesecakes and added a cup of mini chocolate chips to make this even more decadent. This definitely takes regular brownies to another level of deliciousness with only a few ingredients. Have a cold glass of milk on hand 'cause you're gonna need it!
Sandy Ehler
03/28/2012 04:55:24 AM
Fabulous, I made this 3 times in a week for different occasions. It was a hit every time. So easy to make and in the oven baking within 5-10 minutes. I sprinkled chocolate chips and crushed pecans over the too just prior to baking.
Sandra
02/16/2025 08:20:28 PM
Too much cream cheese mixture although I used a Canadian brownie mix which was 3 ounces less than the US recipe.
Nathan Phillips
01/01/2025 12:13:10 AM
Made it for a casual dinner — turned into a showstopper.
CozyEel6686
10/04/2024 12:56:30 AM
My family loves these brownies!!
Iris Velazquez
07/27/2024 08:37:16 PM
I added chocolate bits, but follow as is. My grand kids love it.
Wanda DeLeon
05/20/2021 09:49:47 PM
my Husband and son love these, they don't last long.Such a quick and yummy treat to make!
Diana Glodon
09/16/2019 09:46:32 PM
Only thing I’d change is that I’d make two brownie mixes to one cream cheese mixture! My family LOVED THEM!!!
SueEliz
11/23/2018 04:06:36 PM
Our go to recipe for cream cheese brownies. Sometimes I make the fudge brownies, sometimes the cake like brownies (only difference is 1 egg). Great every time! First dessert gone whenever I take them to a potluck gathering.
rileysmama
03/24/2018 12:00:29 AM
It was good! I should have doubled my batch of brownies (did not want to run to the store for a mix, so did homemade), but that did not affect how awesome these were! Also, I used the size pan required for the brownies, not the 13x9 it calls for here (totally spaced & missed that), so they took longer to cook. However, 100% will make again and will do it correctly! Ha ha! They were amazing like it was, I can only imagine if I do it correctly!
Kittykatmeow
09/06/2015 08:40:33 PM
Yum! These are always a big hit at parties. Deeeeelicious! I follow the recipe exactly how it is, except I pull them out a minute or two early!
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