These brownies are a chocolate lover’s dream, loaded with cocoa and dark chocolate for an intense chocolatey flavor. They strike the perfect balance between sweetness and the creamy cheesecake layer, making them a truly indulgent treat that’s hard to resist.
Adding the cheesecake layer takes these already delicious brownies to a whole new level, and the best part is, it couldn’t be easier. You simply mix all the ingredients together – it’s as simple as that!
Ingredients:
For the Brownie:
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) butter
- 7 ounces (200g) dark chocolate
- 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (50g) cocoa powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (60g) light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Vanilla Cheesecake:
- 8 ounces (220g) cream cheese
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Begin by melting the dark chocolate and butter in the microwave, heating them in 20-second intervals. Once melted, set this mixture aside to cool.
- Using an electric beater or stand mixer, combine the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until you achieve a creamy texture. Then, gently fold in the cooled chocolate-butter mixture with a spatula.
- Sift the flour and cocoa together, and add this to the egg mixture, folding it in with a spatula. Set this brownie batter aside.
- For the cheesecake layer, it’s as simple as mixing all the ingredients together until they’re well combined.
- Now, it’s time to assemble your brownies. Pour half of the brownie batter into a lined 20cm brownie tin. Then, spread the cheesecake mixture over the brownie layer, and top it off with the remaining brownie batter.
- For that extra oomph, sprinkle some chopped chunks of dark chocolate on top. Pop it in the oven at 170°C for 20 minutes if you want your brownies to be extra fudgy. If you prefer them less fudgy, bake for 25-30 minutes.
Get ready to indulge!
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