Mocha Cheesecake Brownies

Why, hello beautiful.

I’m talking to the brownies. But you’re beautiful too!

Today I’m sharing recipe #4 in my annual cookie palooza. And even though brownies are not technically cookies, they can still sneak onto a holiday cookie tray. So I’m including them in the cookie bonanza. Speaking of– have you made any of the new cookie recipes so far this week?!


Back to today’s brownies. Look at these. They’re every bit as decadent and rich as they appear. They’re incredibly dense with a thick layer of sweet cheesecake and plenty of mocha flavor. If you love coffee, if you love chocolate, if you love brownies, if you love cheesecake, and heck! if you freakin’ love dessert- you have to try these mocha cheesecake brownies. Like, right now. (Is it 8am when you’re reading this? WHO CARES. Do it. I mean, they are flavored like coffee. Soooo yeah.)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
• 8 ounces (228g) coarsely chopped quality semi-sweet chocolate
• 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons (80g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
• 2 Tablespoons (11g) natural unsweetened or dutch-process cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons espresso powder1
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• optional: 1/2 cup (90g) mini or regular size semi-sweet chocolate chips (for topping)
• Cheesecake Layer
• 8 ounces (224g) full-fat brick style cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 1 large Eggland's Best egg, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup (180g) white chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Make the brownie batter: Melt the butter and chopped chocolate in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Or melt in a medium microwave safe bowl in 20 second increments, stirring after each, in the microwave. Remove from the heat, pour into a large mixing bowl, and allow to slightly cool for 10 minutes.
2. Adjust the oven rack to the lower third position and preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line the bottom and sides of a 9-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment, leaving an overhang on all sides to easily lift the brownies out of the pan when cool. Set aside.
3. Whisk the granulated sugar into the cooled chocolate/butter mixture. Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking until smooth after each addition. Whisk in the vanilla. Gently fold in the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt. Set aside.
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