Decadent Cadbury Egg Brownies with Cream Cheese Swirl
These decadent brownies feature whole Cadbury Eggs embedded in fudgy chocolate batter with a tangy cream cheese swirl, perfect for Easter treats or any chocolate lover’s craving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 large egg yolk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6–8 Cadbury Mini Eggs or regular Cadbury Eggs, unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving edges overhanging for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and granulated sugar until glossy and combined. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition, then stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture using a rubber spatula until just combined; batter should be thick and fudgy.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, egg yolk, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Scatter half the Cadbury Eggs over the batter, pressing them in slightly.
- Dollop half the cream cheese mixture over the batter and use a knife or skewer to swirl gently.
- Add remaining brownie batter on top, spreading gently to cover. Place remaining Cadbury Eggs evenly on top.
- Dollop remaining cream cheese mixture and swirl again for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set but center is still slightly gooey; a toothpick inserted near center should come out with moist crumbs.
- Cool brownies completely in pan on a wire rack. Lift out using parchment paper edges. Chill in fridge for 30 minutes for cleaner slices.
Notes
Chill Cadbury Eggs before placing on batter to prevent melting too quickly. Use room temperature eggs for better batter texture. Cool brownies fully before slicing for neat squares. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free baking flour. For dairy-free, use vegan butter and plant-based cream cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (1/16th of
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
Keywords: Cadbury Egg brownies, cream cheese swirl brownies, Easter dessert, fudgy brownies, chocolate brownies, holiday treats