Cream Cheese Brownies with Coconut Sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and coconut sugar. Beat in the eggs and 1 tsp vanilla extract until the mixture is glossy and smooth.
3. Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Gently fold with a spatula until no streaks of flour remain, taking care not to overmix.
4. Pour the chocolate batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
5. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, honey, and egg yolk with 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until velvety and free of lumps.
6. Drop dollops of the cream cheese mixture across the top of the brownie batter. Use a toothpick or knife to drag the mixture in a figure-eight motion to create swirls.
7. Bake for 30–35 minutes until the edges are set and the center has a slight, stable jiggle.
8. Remove from oven and allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan for at least 1 hour before lifting and slicing.