PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE BROWNIES

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Provided by Dede Wilson

Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Egg     Dessert     Valentine's Day     Kid-Friendly     Cream Cheese     Peanut     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 25

Number Of Ingredients 18

Brownie layer:
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, diced
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cheesecake layer:
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
1/3 cup creamy (smooth) natural peanut butter (made with only peanuts and salt)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • For brownie layer:
  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 325°F. Spray 9-inch square metal baking pan with 2-inch-high sides with nonstick spray; line bottom with parchment paper.
  • Stir chocolate and butter in medium saucepan over low heat until smooth; cool 10 minutes. Using electric mixer, beat sugar, eggs, and vanilla in medium bowl until very fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in chocolate mixture on low speed, then beat in flour and salt. Spread batter in pan.
  • For cheesecake layer:
  • Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese, peanut butter, and vanilla in medium bowl until smooth. Gradually add sugar, beating until fluffy. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Beat in cream, then flour. Transfer 1/3 cup cheesecake batter to small bowl and reserve. Spread remaining cheesecake batter over brownie layer.
  • Place chocolate in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on low power in 10-second intervals until chocolate begins to melt, then stir until smooth. Mix chocolate into reserved 1/3 cup cheesecake batter. Drop chocolate batter by heaping teaspoonfuls atop cheesecake layer. Using chopstick or wooden skewer, swirl chocolate batter in figure-eight pattern through white cheesecake layer.
  • Bake brownies until edges of cheesecake layer are puffed and center is set, about 36 minutes. Cool brownies in pan on rack. Cover; chill at least 1 hour.
  • Cut brownies into 25 squares. Using narrow spatula, transfer brownies to platter. Serve cold.

Pro Mincrafter
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I followed the recipe exactly and my brownies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Jasmine Smith
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These brownies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I would recommend using a little less sugar next time.


Coach Zara
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I've made these brownies several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


carmen neels
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These brownies were the perfect combination of peanut butter and chocolate. They were so rich and decadent. I will definitely be making these again.


NThato mshengu
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these brownies without any problems. They turned out great and everyone loved them.


Oscah Laundry
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These brownies were delicious! The peanut butter and chocolate flavors were perfectly balanced. I would definitely make these again.


Keith Jenkins
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I made these brownies for my family and they loved them! The peanut butter and chocolate flavors were a perfect combination. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Jr Baca
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These brownies were so easy to make and they turned out perfect! The peanut butter and chocolate flavors were so rich and decadent. I will definitely be making these again.


Shirley Castro
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but these brownies were amazing! The peanut butter and chocolate flavors were perfect together. I would definitely make these again.


Stefania La Neve
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These cheesecake brownies were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and tasted delicious. The peanut butter and chocolate flavors were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making these again.