Flourless Cheesecake Brownies
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4.5
Flourless Cheesecake Brownies
Description
The recipe uses almond meal as a gluten-free base combined with cocoa powder to create a dense brownie batter sweetened with honey. Ingredients like baking soda and salt help balance flavor and texture. The batter includes chocolate chips for added richness. A separate cream cheese mixture, lightly sweetened and mixed with egg and vanilla, is spread over the chocolate batter and gently swirled before baking.
Once baked at moderate heat, the brownies develop a fudgy consistency with a marbled cheesecake top that adds softness and tang. This combination provides a satisfying richness that differs from typical flour-based brownies, offering a moist crumb and layered flavor.
The brownies should cool before slicing to maintain their structure. They work well served as a dessert or snack for those looking to avoid flour in traditional brownies.
Ingredients
- cooking spray nonstick
- 2 egg large
- 3/4 cup almond meal such as Bob’s Red Mill, finely ground, or almond flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup honey raw
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (divided)
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 6 ounces cream cheese softened in the microwave, 1/3 less fat
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Spray a nonstick 9 x 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray and line with two strips of parchment 8 inches wide and long enough to leave a 2-inch overhang on all sides.
- In a medium bowl, whisk 1 large whole egg with 1 egg yolk (separate the whites and reserve, set aside).
- Add 1⁄4 cup water, the honey, and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla and stir with the spatula until combined.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the almond meal, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda.
- Pour the egg mixture into the bowl with the dry mixture and mix well with a spatula. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Soften the package of cream cheese in the microwave, mix in sugar, reserved egg white and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla.
- Pour over the brownie mix and spread over the top with a spatula, marbelize the with a toothpick.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
- Let cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting into 12 bars.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1brownie | |
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 34.5mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 164mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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