April 10, 2010

Cheesecake Brownies

Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem
 

Cheesecake is good. Brownies are good. Cheesecake marbled brownies are ridiculously good. You can definitely cheat and use a boxed brownie mix and just top with the cheesecake topping, but why cheat when making a homemade batch is so easy? I'll warn you, this is a very rich desert. Don't be fooled by the 8 x 8 pan size because one little square will be more than enough to satisfy your sweet tooth.



Marbled Brownies

Makes 16 2-inch square, thick brownies

Brownie batter
1 stick (1/2 cup or 4 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2/3 cup all-purpose flour

Cheesecake batter
8 ounces cream cheese, well softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg yolk
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Plus
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Make brownie batter: Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan. Heat butter and chocolate in a 3-quart heavy saucepan — though I did mine double-boiler style, placing the mixing bowl I was using over simmering water, thereby creating one less dirty dish and melting the chocolate more gently — over moderately low heat, whisking occasionally, just until melted. Remove from heat and whisk in sugar, eggs, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until well combined. Whisk in flour until just combined and spread in baking pan.

Make cheesecake batter: Whisk together cheesecake batter ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Dollop over brownie batter, then swirl in with a knife or spatula.Sprinkle chocolate chips over cheesecake/brownie batter swirl.

Bake brownies: Bake until edges are slightly puffed and center is just set, about 35 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

8 comments:

  1. Assalaamu alaikum,

    I have made your cheesecake brownie before so I can vouch for it's yumminess! Masha'allah it's a brilliant idea - you add more choc chips over the top? Genius! :D

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  2. Assalaamu alaikum,

    I have made your cheesecake brownie before so I can vouch for it's yumminess! Masha'allah it's a brilliant idea - you add more choc chips over the top? Genius! :D

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  3. Assalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmathullahi wa Barakaathuhu!

    Hey girl! How are ya and the kiddies? Insha Allah you are all well and fine.

    Man, I missed soooooooooo many of your posts...and they sure do sound yummy (read fattening :P )

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  4. I'd love to take credit for the chocolate chips on top, but its straight from the recipe. Which, by the way, is just a tad bit different than the one I posted before (at the forums). This one has an even thick cheesecake layer!

    UmmA: Walaikum Salaam Habibti!! It's been too long! All's well here alhamdulillah, so happy to see you drop by :)

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  5. assalamu alaykum

    I'm finally able to comment in your blog masha'Allah!I've never made brownies but I LOVE THEM! LOL!

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  6. Oooh! Another sweet dishh! Gotta show my sisters thisss! =D

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  7. Umm alMujahid: Sorry about the latest commenting issues, so glad things are fixed. You gotta try this brownie recipe, its a lot easier than you think it'd be to make home made brownies.

    Muslimah: lol, hope they like it!

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  8. Im just new to your blog & oh my god! How amezing is your blog?! I just love it!

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