Ultimate Ube Cream Cheese Brownie Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (Can substitute with a gluten-free baking blend)
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 0.5 tsp Salt (Reduce if using salted butter)
• 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter (Melted)
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar (For brownie batter; brown sugar can be used for deeper flavor)
• 3 Eggs (Room temperature)
• 1 tbsp Ube Extract
• 0.5 cup Ube Jam (Opt for pure jam for best results)
• 8 oz Cream Cheese (Room temperature; mascarpone can be substituted)
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (Optional)
• 0.25 cup Granulated Sugar (For cream cheese mixture)
• 1 tbsp Powdered Sugar (Optional for finishing touches)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a separate large bowl, blend the melted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until smooth and glossy.

4. 4

   Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.

5. 5

   Stir in the ube extract and ube jam until the mixture is a uniform purple color.

6. 6

   Gently fold the dry flour mixture into the wet ube mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to maintain a fudgy texture. Reserve ½ cup of this batter for the top swirl.

7. 7

   In another bowl, beat the room temperature cream cheese with 1/4 cup sugar, one egg (if following standard cheesecake swirl practice, though the structured data implies the 3 eggs are for the batter, the instructions mention adding an egg to the cream cheese), and vanilla extract until smooth.

8. 8

   Pour the main ube batter into the prepared parchment-lined baking pan, spreading it out into an even layer.

9. 9

   Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top of the ube batter.

10. 10

    Dollop the reserved ½ cup of ube batter on top of the cream cheese layer. Use a skewer or knife to gently swirl the two mixtures together to create a marbled effect.

11. 11

    Bake for 30-40 minutes. Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs, not wet batter.

12. 12

    Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Tips: Ensure eggs and cream cheese are at room temperature for a smooth texture. Avoid over-swirling to keep the colors distinct. For a tropical twist, you can sprinkle sweetened coconut flakes on top before baking. Storage: Wrap individual slices in plastic wrap and foil; they can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge or at room temperature.

Nutrition per serving

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