Best 8 German Chocolate Cream Cheese Brownies Recipes

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**Indulge in a symphony of flavors with German Chocolate Cream Cheese Brownies, a delectable treat that harmonizes rich chocolate, velvety cream cheese, and the delightful crunch of pecans.**

This recipe elevates the classic brownie experience with a luscious cream cheese layer swirled throughout, adding a creamy and tangy dimension that complements the dense, fudgy chocolate base. Topped with a generous layer of homemade chocolate ganache and scattered with toasted pecans, these brownies offer a textural contrast that will tantalize your taste buds. Alongside the main recipe, this article also features variations to cater to different dietary preferences, including gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options. So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more of these irresistible German Chocolate Cream Cheese Brownies.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GERMAN CHOCOLATE BROWNIES



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This from scratch German Chocolate Brownie recipe is so easy and the perfect mix of chocolate brownie, coconut, chopped pecans, and caramel goodness.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup oil ((vegetable or canola oil))
1/2 cup butter (, softened)
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter
2 egg yolks
1/3 cup evaporated milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13'' pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, pour oil over cocoa powder and mix. Add softened butter and mix until smooth. Add sugar and mix for 1 minute.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition. Add vanilla and mix. Add flour and salt and stir to combine.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • In a medium saucepan add brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter, egg yolks, and evaporated milk. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a low boil over medium heat. Stir constantly for several minutes until the mixture begins to thicken.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, nuts and coconut. Allow to cool completely.
  • Once the brownies have cooled, cover the brownies with a layer of German chocolate frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Sodium 165 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 21 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GERMAN CHOCOLATE BROWNIES



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German Chocolate Brownies are homemade fudgy brownies smothered with a decadent sweet, sticky coconut and pecan topping. Tastes just like cake, only better!

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup unsalted butter (, melted)
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup pecans (, chopped)
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup whole milk
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup pecans (, chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray an 8x8 inch baking pan with baking spray.
  • Whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  • Whisk in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
  • Spread batter evenly into greased baking pan.
  • Sprinkle the 1 cup chopped pecans over the batter evenly.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Add butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and milk to a medium saucepan on medium heat and cook until just melted.
  • Stir well until smooth then mix in the coconut and pecans.
  • Spread over the brownies and bake an additional 6-8 minutes until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Sodium 84 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 36 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES



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Whenever I take these to a gathering, someone will usually announce. "Lisa brought those brownies"-and everyone knows exactly which ones they are! We live on 10-1/2 acres out in the country with our daughters, 7 and 4.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup chopped nuts
FILLING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate and butter on high until butter is melted; stir until smooth. Whisk in sugar until blended. Whisk in extracts and eggs, one at a time. Stir in flour mixture. Pour half of the batter into a greased 8-in. square baking dish., Beat together filling ingredients until blended; spoon over batter in pan. Spoon remaining batter over top. Swirl gently with a knife., Bake until filling is set, 35-40 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts :

GERMAN CHOCOLATE BROWNIES



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Even as a young girl, I was always going through recipe books in search of something new to make. That's how I came across these brownies, a favorite for our family reunions and other get-togethers. They capture the rich flavor of a favorite cake with a few easy steps. Broiling the sweet coconut topping makes it goey and good. -Karen Grimes, Stephens City, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 16 brownies.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, cubed
4 ounces German sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons corn syrup
2 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in vanilla and chocolate mixture. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture. , Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not overbake). , For topping, combine butter and brown sugar in a large bowl. Add coconut, pecans, corn syrup and milk; mix well. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto warm brownies; spread evenly. , Broil 6 in. from heat 2-4 minutes or until top is browned and bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GERMAN CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES



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Make and share this German Cream Cheese Brownies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LizCl

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 16 squares

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (4 ounce) package german's chocolate
5 tablespoons butter
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1/2 cup unsifted flour, plus
1 tablespoon unsifted flour
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate and 3 tbsps. butter over very low heat, stirring constantly. Cool.
  • Cream remaining butter with the cream cheese until softened. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, creaming until light and fluffy. Stir in one egg, 1 tablespoon flour, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until blended. Set aside.
  • Beat remaining eggs until fluffy and light in color.
  • Gradually add remaining 3/4 cup sugar, beating until thickened.
  • Fold in baking powder, salt, and remaining 1/2 cup flour.
  • Blend in cooled chocolate mixture. Stir in nuts, almond extract, and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla. Measure 1 cup chocolate batter and set aside.
  • Spread remaining chocolate batter in a greased 8 or 9 inch square pan.
  • Pour cheese mixture over the top. Drop measured chocolate from tablespoon onto the cheese mixture; swirl the mixtures together with a spatula just to marble.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool. Cut into bars or squares.
  • Cover and store in refrigerator.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES



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Decadent brownies from local paper. Enjoy! *I updated cooking time from 30 min to 1 hour based on reviews*

Provided by Ang11002

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 12 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
1/2 cup margarine
3 eggs
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 ounces powdered sugar, plus extra (to garnish)
1/2 cup pecans

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine cake mix, margarine, and 1 of the eggs; mix well.
  • Press mixture into a greased 9x9 inch pan.
  • In a seperate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, remaining 2 eggs, vanilla& powdered sugar.
  • Pour over chocolate mixture.
  • Bake at 350 F for 1 hour.
  • Sprinkle with extra powdered sugar& pecans.

BAKER'S ONE BOWL CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES



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Chocolate and sweetened cream cheese are together again, making dessert magic in these chewy, fudgy and supremely yummy brownies.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Unsweetened Chocolate
3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter
2-1/2 cups sugar, divided
5 eggs, divided
1-1/4 cups flour, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Grease foil.
  • Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Add 2 cups sugar; stir until well blended. Add 4 eggs; mix well. Stir in 1 cup flour until well blended; spread into prepared pan.
  • Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar, egg and flour in same bowl with whisk until well blended. Spoon over brownie batter; swirl gently with knife.
  • Bake 35 to 40 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out with fudgy crumbs. (Do not overbake.) Cool completely. Use foil handles to lift brownies from pan before cutting to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

GERMAN'S® CHOCOLATE BROWNIES



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Made with sweet chocolate, these luscious pecan-studded brownies are easy to make. Whip up a batch for dessert, a lunch-box treat or a bake sale.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Chocolate Recipes

Time 40m

Yield Makes 16 servings, 1 brownie each.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S GERMAN'S Sweet Chocolate
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line bottom and sides of 8-inch square baking pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan. Grease foil; set aside.
  • Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Add sugar; mix well. Blend in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour and pecans until well blended. Spread into prepared pan.
  • Bake 25 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out with fudgy crumbs. (Do not overbake.) Cool completely. Lift from pan using foil as handles. Remove foil. Cut brownies into 16 squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 30 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

Tips:

  • Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for a smooth batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in tough brownies.
  • Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Allow the brownies to cool completely before frosting them.
  • Store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Conclusion:

German chocolate cream cheese brownies are a delicious and decadent treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their rich chocolate flavor, creamy cream cheese filling, and crunchy pecan topping, these brownies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a special dessert to make, give these brownies a try!

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