Don’t adjust your computer screens, the title of this post really says “cheesecake brownies!” I couldn’t believe my luck when I came across a recipe for these delicious brownies at the smittenkitchen.com. I couldn’t wait to make them, and luckily was invited to dinner at a friends house.
I love cheesecake and I adore brownies! These cheesecake brownies were pretty easy to make and the hardest part was waiting to try them. I was very tempted to sample them before it was time to go to my friends house.
They were a hit with everyone, and a few folks wanted to rush through dinner just to get to dessert. I will definitely bake these yummy brownies again, perfect for holiday parties, or a work pot-luck… or for a Monday? Haha, don’t think I need an excuse to bake these!
Cheesecake Brownies
source: SmittenKitchen.com
Brownie batter
1 stick (1/2 cup or 4 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
Cheesecake batter
8 ounces cream cheese, well softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg yolk
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Plus
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Make brownie batter: Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan. Heat butter and chocolate in a 3-quart heavy saucepan — or use a double-boiler, placing the mixing bowl over simmering water — over moderately low heat, whisking occasionally, just until melted. Remove from heat and whisk in sugar, eggs, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until well combined. Whisk in flour until just combined and spread in baking pan.
Make cheesecake batter: Whisk together cheesecake batter ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Dollop over brownie batter, then swirl in with a knife or spatula. Sprinkle chocolate chips over cheesecake/brownie batter swirl.
Bake brownies: Bake until edges are slightly puffed and center is just set, about 35 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
