Description
Fudgy chocolate Baileys Swirl Irish Cream Brownies topped with a creamy cheesecake-style swirl (made family-friendly using non-alcoholic Irish cream coffee creamer). The tangy cream cheese swirl balances the rich chocolate, and the marbled top looks bakery-beautiful—perfect for holidays, parties, or an anytime treat.
Ingredients
Brownie Layer:
– 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
– 1 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 2/3 cup (85g) unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1/2 tsp kosher salt
– Pinch of salt
Irish Cream Swirl (Family-Friendly):
– 3/4 cup (170g) cream cheese, softened
– 1/2 cup (120ml) non-alcoholic Irish cream coffee creamer
– 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar (add up to 1 cup / 120g for sweeter swirl)
– 1 large egg
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment and lightly grease.
2. In a bowl, whisk melted butter and granulated sugar until glossy.
3. Whisk in 2 eggs and vanilla until smooth.
4. Stir in cocoa powder, kosher salt, and a pinch of salt until just combined (do not overmix).
5. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
6. Mix in powdered sugar, non-alcoholic Irish cream creamer, and 1 egg until creamy and lump-free.
7. Pour brownie batter into the pan and smooth the top.
8. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the batter in small dollops.
9. Use a knife/skewer to gently swirl into a marbled pattern (don’t over-swirl).
10. Bake 35–40 minutes, until edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle; a toothpick should come out with moist crumbs.
11. Cool completely (or chill 1–2 hours) before slicing for clean, sharp swirls.
Notes
Family-safe swap: Use non-alcoholic Irish cream coffee creamer (or vanilla creamer + 1 tsp cocoa powder).
For extra chocolate: Fold 1/2 cup chocolate chips into the brownie batter.
For clean slices: Chill brownies before cutting; wipe knife between cuts.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 5 days in an airtight container. Freeze (sliced) up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg