Ingredients
Brownie Layer
1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients on box)
or homemade:
1/2 cup melted butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
Banana Cheesecake Layer
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1 ripe banana, mashed very smooth
1 tbsp flour (helps it set)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 pan with parchment.
- Prepare brownie batter (box mix or homemade) and pour most into the pan, saving about 1/3 cup for swirling.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, vanilla, banana, and flour until smooth.
- Spread cheesecake banana mixture evenly over brownie layer.
- Drop the reserved brownie batter on top in spoonfuls and swirl with a knife.
- Bake 35–42 minutes, until the center is just set (a little jiggle is okay).
- Cool completely — then chill 1–2 hours for best slices.
- Cut and serve!
Optional Add-Ins
✨ Mini chocolate chips
✨ Chopped walnuts or pecans
✨ Caramel drizzle on top