tremendous cheesecake brownies

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Wichita, KS
Updated on Mar 23, 2016

I like a good brownie, and I love a good cheesecake, so why not combine the two together… It’s a marriage made in heaven. This dish is not about ingredients, as much as it is about presentation. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • CHEESCAKE INGREDIENTS
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sugar, granulated variety, or sugar substitute
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 medium lemon, just the zest
  • BROWNIE INGREDIENTS
  • 4 tablespoons sweet butter, unsalted (use clarified, if possible)
  • 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate
  • 1/2 cup bitter sweet chocolate
  • 1/2 cup sugar, granulated variety, or sugar substitute
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup flour, all-purpose variety
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, kosher variety, fine grind

How To Make tremendous cheesecake brownies

  • Step 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • Step 2
    THE CHEESECAKE
  • Step 3
    Gather your ingredients.
  • Step 4
    Place all of the ingredients for the cheesecake into a bowl.
  • Step 5
    Use a whisk or blender stick to thoroughly mix all the ingredients, and reserve.
  • Step 6
    THE BROWNIE
  • Step 7
    Add some water to a double boiler, and place over medium heat.
  • Step 8
    Add the butter, and both types of chocolate.
  • Step 9
    Stir the mixture until blended.
  • Step 10
    Remove from the heat, and then add the sugar, and eggs.
  • Step 11
    Stir until fully incorporated.
  • Step 12
    Add the flour, baking powder and salt to a large bowl, and whisk to combine.
  • Step 13
    Add the melted chocolate, and stir until fully incorporated.
  • Step 14
    THE ASSEMBLY
  • Step 15
    Chef’s Note: I’m using a mini cheesecake pan to bake these; however, you could put them into simple paper baking cups.
  • Step 16
    Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 320 (160c).
  • Step 17
    Add 1 tablespoon of the brownie mix to the bottom of the paper baking cup, or pan.
  • Step 18
    Add 1 tablespoon of the cheesecake mixture to the top of the brownie mix.
  • Step 19
    Complete by adding 1 tablespoon of brownie mix to the top.
  • Step 20
    Chef’s Note: Repeat for the remaining brownie/cheesecakes.
  • Step 21
    Place into the preheated oven until fully baked, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Step 22
    Chef's Note: Allow to fully cool before serving.
  • Step 23
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • Step 24
    Place one on a serving dish, and garnish with a bit of whipped cream, and maybe a lemon twist. Enjoy.
  • Step 25
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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