Dark Chocolate Almond Cheesecake Brownies

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  • Prep Time

    25 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Additional Time

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    1 hr 20 mins

  • Servings

    16

  • Calories

    333 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Dark Chocolate Almond Cheesecake Brownies

Intense and fudgy with a layer of cheesecake, these brownies are flecked with sliced almonds and extra chocolate chips.

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Ingredients

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FOR THE CHEESECAKE LAYER:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 tablespoons cream
  • 1 extra-large egg

FOR THE BROWNIES:

  • 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
  • 2 extra large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups sugar
  • ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • ¾ cup chocolate chips divided
  • ¾ cup sliced almonds divided
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Instructions

MAKE THE CHEESECAKE FILLING:

  1. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.  Add the sugar, almond extract, cream and egg.  Beat until smooth and set aside.

MAKE THE BROWNIES:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°.  Spray an 8x8" pan with vegetable spray and line it with a piece of parchment paper cut to fit the bottom of the pan with additional 5-6" of overhang on each side. Set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine the butter and unsweetened chocolate and heat over medium low heat stirring occasionally until mixture is melted, glossy and smooth. Stir in the espresso powder until dissolved, if using.  Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, almond extract, vanilla extract, and salt and sugar and beat until thick and pale yellow, about 2 minutes. Fold in the flour until combined.
  4. Pour the chocolate mixture into the batter and fold it in until completely blended.  Stir in ½ cup of chocolate chips and ½ cup of sliced almonds.
  5. Spread two-thirds of brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan.  Pour the cheesecake layer on top of the brownie layer and spread across the pan. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining brownie batter over the cheesecake layer and swirl it into the cheesecake layer.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining almonds and chocolate chips over the brownie mixture and bake for 45 minutes or until set.  Remove from the oven and allow to cool for several hours before slicing.

Notes

  • Store cheesecake brownies at room temperature the first day, but refrigerate for up to 4 days after that.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 333kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 137mg (6%) Potassium 136mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 26g (52%) Vitamin A 405IU (8%) Calcium 52mg (5%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 333 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 333kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 137mg 6%
Potassium 136mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 26g 52%
Vitamin A 405IU 8%
Calcium 52mg 5%
Iron 2.3mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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