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Fudgy Dark Chocolate Stout Brownies with Gooey Swirls

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These fudgy dark chocolate stout brownies feature a rich, velvety texture with a subtle malty richness from stout beer and luscious cream cheese swirls, perfect for indulgent cravings and cozy gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 6 ounces (170 grams) dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
  • 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (95 grams) all-purpose flour (can substitute almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1/4 cup (25 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) stout beer (e.g., Guinness or Left Hand Milk Stout)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ounces (115 grams) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
  • Optional: pinch of instant espresso powder
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts or pecans
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and a pinch of cayenne
  • Optional: vegan substitutions – coconut oil, flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water), vegan cream cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
  2. Melt dark chocolate and butter together using a double boiler or microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth and glossy.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk sugar and eggs until pale and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Slowly pour the cooled chocolate-butter mixture into the eggs and sugar, stirring gently to combine without overmixing.
  5. Add stout beer and vanilla extract; stir to incorporate.
  6. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and espresso powder (if using); fold into wet ingredients until just combined.
  7. Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy to prepare the swirl.
  8. Pour half the brownie batter into the prepared pan; dollop half the cream cheese mixture over the batter in small spoonfuls.
  9. Add remaining brownie batter on top, then finish with remaining cream cheese dollops.
  10. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese through the batter, creating visible swirls.
  11. Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are set and center looks slightly underbaked; test with toothpick for moist crumbs.
  12. Cool completely in the pan before slicing using parchment overhang for easy removal.

Notes

Let ingredients come to room temperature before mixing. Avoid overbaking to keep brownies fudgy. Use parchment paper with overhang for easy removal. If batter is too thick after adding stout, add 1-2 tablespoons more beer. Swirl cream cheese gently to keep visible gooey pockets. Brownies taste better after resting overnight. Variations include adding nuts, raspberries, spices, or vegan substitutions.

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