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Creamy Cream Cheese-Stuffed Chocolate Chip Zucchini Brownies

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These brownies combine shredded zucchini for moisture with a luscious cream cheese swirl and melty chocolate chips, creating a moist, fudgy dessert with a creamy surprise center.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup shredded zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini, unpeeled)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (can substitute almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Shred the zucchini using a box grater or food processor. Place the shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until combined. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  4. Sift together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Pour half the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Dollop the cream cheese filling over the batter in spoonfuls. Pour the remaining brownie batter on top and gently swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the edges comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs near the cream cheese swirl are okay).
  8. Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing to get clean edges and let the cream cheese set.

Notes

Squeeze zucchini well to avoid soggy brownies. Use room temperature ingredients to prevent lumps. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep brownies tender. Use good-quality cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-processed. Tent with foil if cream cheese starts to bubble too much during baking. Swirl cream cheese gently for a marbled effect. Can substitute almond flour for gluten-free or use flax eggs and dairy-free cream cheese for vegan version.

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