Cheesecake Brownie
Cheesecake Brownie: a perfect combination of two iconic desserts
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 30-35 minutes
Total time: 50-55 minutes
Number of servings: 12 servings
If you are looking for a quick and delicious dessert, cheesecake brownie is the perfect choice. This cake combines the soft and creamy texture of cheesecake with the richness and intensity of brownie, offering an unforgettable culinary experience. Whether you prepare it for a special event or simply to indulge yourself, this dessert will surely please everyone, especially children!
Ingredients:
For the brownie base:
- 200 g dark chocolate (minimum 70% cocoa)
- 150 g butter
- 250 g sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 120 g flour
- 30 g cocoa powder
- A pinch of salt
For the cheesecake layer:
- 400 g cottage cheese or cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 100 g powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Grated zest of 1 lemon (optional, for a fresh note)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and prepare a baking pan (approximately 20x20 cm) with parchment paper, leaving the edges slightly longer to easily remove the cake after baking.
2. Start by preparing the brownie base. Melt the dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over a water bath, stirring constantly to avoid burning the chocolate. Once the mixture is smooth, let it cool slightly.
3. In another bowl, beat the sugar with the eggs and vanilla until it becomes a fluffy mixture. Add the chocolate and butter mixture, stirring well. Then incorporate the flour, cocoa powder, and salt, mixing gently until combined.
4. Pour half of the brownie mixture into the prepared pan, leveling it evenly. Refrigerate for a few minutes while you prepare the cheesecake layer.
5. In a large bowl, mix the cottage cheese (or cream cheese) with the powdered sugar, egg, vanilla, and lemon zest (if using). Beat until you achieve a smooth and homogeneous cream.
6. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the brownie layer in the pan. Add the remaining brownie mixture on top, using a fork to create a marbled effect, gently mixing the two mixtures.
7. Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are firm and the center is slightly moist. Check with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
8. Let the cheesecake brownie cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into servings. This step is essential for achieving the perfect texture!
Practical tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate for a more flavorful brownie.
- You can add nuts or hazelnuts to the brownie mixture for added texture and flavor.
- Experiment with flavors: add a few drops of almond extract to the cheesecake layer for a distinct note.
- Cheesecake brownie is wonderfully served with chocolate sauce or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
This cheesecake brownie recipe is simple yet makes a maximum impact, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion. Enjoy every bite and let yourself be carried away by the combination of flavors!
Cheesecake Brownie is the favorite dessert of children in the United States, but it has quickly become a popular dessert here as well, especially since it is very easy to make. Before we start preparing the cake, we turn on the oven. It should be well heated when we put the cake in. We add all the ingredients for the cream cheese into a large bowl and mix well until the composition is homogeneous. We put chocolate together with butter in a vessel to melt, stirring gently. After all the chocolate has melted, we take the vessel off the heat and let it cool. Separately, we beat the eggs with a pinch of salt, sugar, and vanilla sugar until they double in volume. Using a whisk, we incorporate the melted chocolate with the butter and the flour mixed with baking powder. We line a baking tray with parchment paper (under no circumstances use the oven tray as it is too large) and pour in the above composition. Now it's time to use the cheese mixture. Helping ourselves with a spoon, we place the cream cheese in spots until we finish the composition. We gently mix with a fork or a toothpick. We bake in the oven on low heat for 40 minutes. Cheesecake Brownie is cut into cubes and served with a warm cup of coffee or drizzled with fruit syrup. The Cheesecake Brownie recipe was proposed by Bucataria_Portocalie on the recipe forum.
Ingredients: For the cheese cream: 250 g ricotta, 250 g mascarpone, 100 g cream cheese (I used Rama), 1 egg, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, vanilla essence. For the brownie: 200 g sugar, 300 g chocolate, 200 g butter, 150 g flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 6 eggs, a pinch of salt, vanilla essence.
