tremendous cheesecake brownies

Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
Wichita, KS

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.

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

Ingredients For tremendous cheesecake brownies

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

How To Make tremendous cheesecake brownies

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