CHOCOLATE MASCARPONE BROWNIES

Recipe Rating:	29 Ratings5
Categories:	Cakes, Chocolate
Collections:	Chocolate...

Ingredients

1 c	butter, unsalted
3 oz	semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 c	sugar
1/2 c	cocoa powder
1/2 c	mascarpone cheese, softened
3 large	eggs, room temperature
2 tsp	vanilla extract
1/2 c	all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp	salt
GANACHE:
6 oz	semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
6 Tbsp	whipping cream
3 Tbsp	butter, unsalted

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Jo Anne Sugimoto

Well Seasoned

Kaneohe, HI (pop. 367,663)

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Member Since Oct 2010

Jo Anne's Notes:

These brownies have mascarpone cheese in it. How wonderful . . . and expensive, too! A great twist on brownies, they are so decadent, you won't believe your taste buds!

Comments from the Test Kitchen:

This is one of those awesome desserts that you can have just a bite of and feel satisfied. With an intensely dark chocolate flavor, they are practically fudge-like in consistency. So rich, so creamy, so GOOD!

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Prep 8-inch glass cake pan.

In a small saucepan, melt the butter, bring it to just below a boil, pour the hot butter over the chocolate and let stand for about 30 seconds,then stir till the chocolate is completely melted.

Sift in the sugar and the cocoa powder.

With a wooden spoon, beat in the mascarpone, eggs and vanilla, mix till smooth.

Gently fold the flour and salt into the batter.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, do a toothpick test and if it comes out clean then it's done.

Remove the pan from the oven onto a wire rack to cool.

Place chocolate in a mixing bowl. In a small saucepan, bring the cream and butter to just below a boil over medium heat.

Pour the hot cream-butter mixture over the chocolate, let stand for 30 seconds, then stir till smooth.

Ganache is now ready to spread over the brownies.

Do not cut the brownies till the ganache is set. It's probably best to refrigerate the brownies first.

Comments

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Colleen Sowa colleenlucky7

Nov 20, 2010

Hello my sweet frined! This has me drooling........mmmmmmm

Robin DuPree robdupree

Nov 20, 2010

I am going to love these brownies since I am the Mascarpone Queen. I just love it, love it, love it...
Thanks for the post....

Jo Anne Sugimoto sugarnspicetedibears

Nov 20, 2010

Hi Colleen!!! Are you getting in gear for Thanksgiving?!?!? I just finished my grocery list and will be going to the market in about an hour. Have a great evening! XOXOXOX Jo

Jo Anne Sugimoto sugarnspicetedibears

Nov 20, 2010

Hi Robin! Guess what!!!!!!! I found mascarpone cheese!!!!!!!!! I am so stocked and so happy!!!!!!!!!!!. Well, are you going to make this brownie recipe? LOL Have a great evening! Mahalo and Aloha! XOXOXOX Jo

Wendy Rusch snooksk9

Nov 20, 2010

ok...these look like fudge! sinfully yummy!

Jo Anne Sugimoto sugarnspicetedibears

Nov 20, 2010

Hi Wendy!!! Are in crunch time mode? I am, I just finished with my grocery list and am going to the market soon. I still have to figure out what I want to make for dessert . . . ugh XOXOXOX Jo

Robin DuPree robdupree

Nov 20, 2010

Yes, at the first of the month I plan on making your brownies....The Asian International store carries the Mascarpone cheese... I can't wait...

S I SyiLuvsPastries

Nov 21, 2010

Ohhhhh Jo Anne!!!! I'm not big on alot of chocolate, but I DEFINITELY MUST try these since they have mascarpone cheese in them! I already know they are going to be rich & yummy! If a recipe has mascarpone or cream cheese in it....it's a MUST TRY in my book! LOVE IT!! Thanks for sharing!

Jo Anne Sugimoto sugarnspicetedibears