I could’ve easily added fudge to the title. Cheesecake + brownies + fudge …
It might seem too much, but after all, I owe you at least a couple posts in the last months. Such a slow blogging summer for me. But so many great changes elsewhere.
But then, in the age of food post titles longer than a haiku, something simple as cheesecake brownies might be overlooked. As ordinary and everyday as they sound, they are nothing but. And if you bake them until what might seem to many as slightly undercooked, you have a sort of cheesecake brownie fudge, the type that has you going to the fridge for a sliver, and the another, and then a little more… the never ending sliver we know so well, and love of course.
February is turning out to be as wet as December and January were intensely hot. The tropical climate is finding it’s way to this part of the world, a sunny day turning dark and completely covered in a matter of minutes, rain pouring like a punishment for wishing it for so long during those sweltering days.
Beware what you hope for people.
Unless it’s brownies. Then you might be rewarded with a slice so fudgy, chocolatey and addictive, you might start baking and posting again. That last one was for me.
I took these to my new job last week. Being the new kid on the block what better way to break the ice than with a batch of these, right? It seems everyone agreed.
After all, it’s chocolate and cheesecake.
After all, it’s chocolate and cheesecake.
What on earth can possibly go wrong when those two get together?
Cheesecake Brownies
- Yield: 9 squares 1x
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Ingredients
For the cheesecake batter:
- 175 g 3/4 cup cream cheese
- 2 Tbs sugar
- Splash of vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 2 Tbs milk
- 1 Tbs flour
For the chocolate batter:
- 250 g generous 1 cup unsalted butter
- 250 g 9 oz semisweet chocolate
- 6 eggs
- 380 g 1 ¾ cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 150 g 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF / 180ºC
- Line a square 9-inch pan with aluminum foil, and let it hang down two sides.
For the cheesecake batter:
- In a bowl mix cheese, sugar and vanilla.
- Add egg and milk and mix well.
- Add flour and mixuntil smooth.
For the chocolate batter:
- Melt chocolate and butter together, in the microwave for about 1 minute (20 seconds at a time and stirring well before heating it again), or in a double boiler over, but not touching the water.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until frothy, about 1 minute. Do not beat much.
- Add chocolate mixture, then eggs and mix well without beating much.
- Add flour and salt. Mix only until combined.
- Pour chocolate mixture in the prepared pan.
- Drop cheesecake batter unevenly over it. With the tip of a knife, swirl trying to bring some of the dark batter to the top. Stop before you have too many swirls and the cheesecake part is too mixed.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, until the top dries but the center is still jiggly.
- Remove, let cool on a wire rack, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm to cut.
adapted from BreakfastLunch Tea at Rose Bakery, by Rose Carrarini
Lora CakeDuchess says
February 24, 2014 at 12:06congrats on the nomination, Paula! Hope the new job is going great!! I'm sure you are very popular at work and now are the official office baker after bringing in these beauties!! xx
e / dig in says
February 24, 2014 at 04:11it is so nice to have you back paula – and what a tempting goodie you come back to us with! we've missed you, but with cheesecake brownies, all is forgiven 🙂
Cher Rockwell says
February 23, 2014 at 22:47Oh, those sliver desserts can be dangerous.
These look lovely – hope things cool down for you soon!
Amy (Savory Moments) says
February 23, 2014 at 21:00This is definitely a great way to make new friends! I don't know how anyone would be able to resist these delicious and decadent brownies — yum!
Kitchen Riffs says
February 23, 2014 at 20:40What a great way to make friends at your new job! You must have a whole bunch of new besties! This looks wonderful — thanks.
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
February 23, 2014 at 16:15I think you are going to spoil the coworkers that you share your delicious food with. The brownies look so good that I would have to hide them from myself. 🙂
Cocoa and Lavender says
February 23, 2014 at 14:15Soooo nice to have you back, even for a bit. I know how hard new jobs can be, so I think I can speak for us all in saying, we are grateful for your beautiful post! These cheesecake brownies would be a really big hit at my office. Maybe they will deserve a batch soon. ! David
Bam's Kitchen says
February 23, 2014 at 11:37Congratulations on the new job. I am sure you probably already have a raise if you brought these brownies into work. They little brownies do look very addicting, a little more sliver, oops it is sort of crooked I guess I better even it out in the pan. We all know how that goes…
Guru Uru says
February 23, 2014 at 01:55I am so happy you are having so much positivity in your life, you deserve it all and more 😀
Lovely looking brownies!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
yummychunklet says
February 23, 2014 at 01:35What great looking swirl brownies!
SallyBR says
February 23, 2014 at 00:48So nice to see a new post from you, and full of good news and vibes (well, except for the excessive heat, I know my family in Brazil has been complaining a lot, they are MELTING over there, and no one has air conditioning, poor things!)
I have this book and definitely must visit this recipe, my mouth is watering… 😉
Deb says
February 22, 2014 at 18:37I'm so happy for you Paula! The nomination, new job, new home and lucky for us, a fantastic new recipe! My husband would adore these brownies! I imagine a spoon for scooping might be involved!
Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says
February 22, 2014 at 16:22Paula!!! love these brownies!! oh my gawd. . delicious and perfect. so happy for you with all the new changes and job and house etc. . and although I've missed your posts, I'm happy with these impromptu gems of yours. . sometimes that's when the best recipes come about huh? and so happy for you and Vintage Kitchen Notes! woot woot!!!
Renee says
February 22, 2014 at 12:56Lovely brownies and photos! We have had the most major cold, ice, and snow here. And then the last few days has been warm and sunny. Crazy weather. Only thing to do is ponder it while enjoying these scrumptious brownies.
Kathy says
February 22, 2014 at 12:40Heavenly, decadent and irresistible is what comes to my mind…I’m sure your new co-workers are pleased to have you working with them!
The Ninja Baker says
February 22, 2014 at 09:31You're so right, Paula. These are just the kind of gorgeous chocolate gems, one (okay, I) would go back for another slice and then another =)
P.s. Beautiful turn of phrase about the storms as punishments….In California we really are praying for rain – lots of it =)
Angie Schneider says
February 22, 2014 at 08:57I have been trying dang hard to avoid brownies….and now you come up with this divine combination with cheese….totally irresistible!
Medeja says
February 22, 2014 at 05:26These brownies look gorgeous! Cheesecake brownies have been on my list for ages.. 🙂 they are definitely worth trying.
viviana seyahian says
February 22, 2014 at 03:13Gracias por la mención! Pero no deberías… te merecés eso y mucho más por la gran calidad integral de todo lo que hacés acá y en cocinacentral! My pleasure, Paula!
Cathleen says
February 22, 2014 at 02:59These are no words.. OK, a few. Delectable. Luscious. Pure nirvana. And I haven't even had one! Bookmarking these!