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Sweetpotato Cheesecake Brownies

Sweetpotato Cheesecake Brownies layer rich chocolate brownie with a creamy sweetpotato cheesecake swirl. Finished with miniature chocolate chips, these indulgent yet lighter treats have the perfect balance in every bite.
Created by a registered dietitian for NCSPC Recipe Contest with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert, sweets
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brownie, RD approved, RD Approved healthy Dessert, sweet potato
Servings: 16
Calories: 87kcal

Ingredients

  • Brownie Layer:
  • 1 package (18.2 ounce dark chocolate fudge brownie mix)
  • 3/4 cup mashed sweetpotato cooled
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 egg
  • Cheesecake Layer:
  • 1 package (8 ounce reduced-fat cream cheese)
  • 3/4 cup mashed sweetpotato cooled
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup miniature chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° Spray a 9- by 9-inch square pan with floured baking spray.
  • To prepare brownie layer, stir brownie mix, sweetpotato, oil, water, and egg in a medium bowl until blended. Spread batter over bottom of prepared pan.
  • To prepare cheesecake layer, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add mashed sweetpotato, sugar, egg, and vanilla; mix until well blended. Spread cheese mixture over brownie batter.
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted comes out almost clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool 15 minutes. Sprinkle surface with chocolate chips. Allow to cool completely. Remove from spring form pan and serve.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Sweetpotato Cheesecake Brownies
Serving Size
 
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
87
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
21
mg
7
%
Sodium
 
17
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
50
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
11
g
4
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
9
g
10
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
1805
IU
36
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
10
mg
1
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Net Carbohydrates
 
10
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1805IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 10g