Craving a dessert that is both creamy and indulgent? Look no further than the cream cheese brownie pie! This decadent treat combines a rich and fudgy brownie base with a creamy and tangy cheesecake filling, all topped with a luscious layer of chocolate ganache. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe will guide you through the process of creating this stunning and irresistible dessert that is sure to be a hit at any gathering or special occasion.
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CREAM CHEESE FUDGE BROWNIE PIE
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Provided by OceanIvy
Categories Pie
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 pie
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- In medium bowl, combine cheese, sugar, vanilla and 1 egg; beat until smooth and set aside.
- Reserve hot fudge packet from brownie mix for topping.
- In large bowl, combine brownie mix, oil, 1 tablespoon of water and 2 eggs; beat 50 strokes with spoon.
- Spread 1/2 cup brownie mixture in bottom of crust-lined pan.
- Spoon and carefully spread the cream cheese mix over brownie layer.
- Top with remaining brownie mix; spreading evenly; sprinkle with pecans.
- Bake 40-50 minutes or until center is puffed and crust is golden brown.
- If needed, cover edge of crust with strips of foil after 15 or 20 minutes of baking (to prevent excessive browning).
- Put hot fudge in small microwavable bowl, heat on HIGH 30 seconds.
- Stir in remaining water and drizzle fudge over pie; let cool completely.
CREAM CHEESE BROWNIE PIE
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Place pie crust in 9-inch glass pie plate as directed on box for One-Crust Filled Pie.
- In medium bowl, beat cream cheese layer ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
- Reserve chocolate syrup packet from brownie mix for topping. In large bowl, place brownie mix, oil, water and eggs; beat 50 strokes with spoon.
- Spread 1/2 cup brownie mixture in bottom of crust-lined pie plate. Spoon and carefully spread cream cheese mixture over brownie layer. Top with small spoonfuls of remaining brownie mixture; spread evenly. Sprinkle with pecans. Cover crust edge with 2 to 3-inch wide strips of foil to prevent excessive browning; remove foil during last 15 minutes of bake time.
- Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until center is puffed and crust is golden brown (pie may have cracks on surface).
- In small bowl, mix chocolate syrup from packet and hot fudge topping. Place mixture in small resealable bag. Cut small hole off corner of bag. Drizzle topping over pie. Cool completely, about 3 hours, before serving. Cover and refrigerate any remaining pie.
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- Add 3 tablespoons flour to dry brownie mix. Bake as directed above.
SWEET POTATO CREAM CHEESE BROWNIE PIE
Steps:
- Brownie Crust Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Grease/spray a 9-inch springform pan. Melt butter with chopped chocolate over low heat (can use a double boiler), stirring constantly. Remove melted chocolate from heat and cool for about 2 minutes. Stir in sugar and egg until blended. Then in a small bowl, sift flour, baking powder and salt. Add flour mixture to the chocolate. Stir in walnuts. Pour batter into the springform pan and spread it until it covers the pan evenly. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Cream Cheese Layer Preparation:
- Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese until fluffy, gradually adding sugar. Add the egg and continue to mix until well blended. Next, mix in sour cream, heavy cream, flour, and maple. Pour cheese mixture over brownie crust in springform pan. Bake at 325 degrees F for 35 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Sweet Potato Meringue Preparation:
- Start preparing this layer about 15 minutes before the cream cheese layer's baking time is over. Using a mixer, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Add powdered sugar and whip a few seconds more. Turn off mixer. Using a fork, blend cinnamon and nutmeg with cooked sweet potato, making sure that spices are well incorporated into the sweet potato. Then, carefully fold sweet potato mixture into the egg whites. Pull pie out of oven and top with sweet potato meringue. Return pie to oven for 10 more minutes or until meringue has set. Remove from oven and cool completely. While cooling, prepare caramel sauce and chocolate ganache.
- Caramel Sauce Preparation:
- Unwrap caramel candies. In the top of a double boiler, melt the caramels in the evaporated milk, stirring constantly until the sauce is smooth and pourable.
- Chocolate Ganache Prepartion:
- Melt chocolate and heavy cream together in the top of a double boiler. Stir constantly until mixture is smooth.
- Assembly:
- When both sauces are done, decorate pie in the pattern or style of your choice. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. May serve with whipped cream.
CREAM CHEESE BROWNIE PIE
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350. Prepare pie crust as directed on package for one-crust filled pie using 9 inch pan. In medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and 1 of the eggs; beat until smooth Reserve hot fudge packet from brownie mix for topping. In large bowl, combine brownie mix, oil, 1 tablespoon of the water and the remaining two eggs; beat 50 strokes with spoon. Spread 1/2 cup brownie mixture in bottom of crust-lined pan. Spoon and carefully spread cream cheese mixture over brownie layer. Top with remaining brownie mixture; spread evenly. Sprinkle with pecans. Bake at 350 for 40 to 50 minutes or until center is puffed and crust is golden brown. If necessary, cover edge of crust with strips of foil after 15 to 20 minutes of baking to prevent excessive browning. Place hot fudge from packet in bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir in remaining tablespoon water. Drizzle fudge over top of pie. Cool 3 hours or until completely cooled. Store in refrigerator.
Tips:
- Use high-quality cream cheese. This will ensure that your pie has a rich, creamy flavor. Philadelphia Cream Cheese is a good option.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened before using. This will help it mix smoothly with the other ingredients.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the brownies tough.
- Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the brownies are cooked through.
- Let the brownies cool completely before serving. This will help them set and firm up.
Conclusion:
Cream cheese brownie pie is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make a cream cheese brownie pie that is sure to impress your friends and family.
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