Brown Butter Cheesecake Brownies
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Brown Butter Cheesecake Brownies combine rich chocolate cake with creamy cheesecake swirls for an indulgent dessert. Made with brown butter, cocoa powder, dark chocolate chips and a cheesecake mix, these brownies deliver complex flavour in every bite. They take just 20 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to bake, making them perfect for anyone craving a sophisticated chocolate treat that doesn't demand hours in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 200 gall-purpose flour
- 400 ggranulated sugar
- 120 gbrown butter
- 80 gmelted butter
- 2large eggs
- 2 mlpure vanilla extract
- 6 gsalt
- 100 gcocoa powder
- 10 gespresso powder
- 400 gcheesecake mix
- 200 gdark chocolate chips
- 100 mlheavy cream
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350ºfF). Line an 18x18cm baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a silicone mat for easy removal.
- 2
Melt the brown butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir occasionally until fragrant and lightly golden.
Tip: Use a spatula to prevent burning.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt.
Tip: Use a whisk attachment for best results.
- 4
Pour the melted brown butter into the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
Tip: Avoid overmixing.
- 5
Add the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and heavy cream. Stir until smooth.
Tip: Use a stand mixer for ease.
- 6
Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking tray. Sprinkle with dark chocolate chips.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread evenly.
- 7
Pour the remaining batter over the chocolate chips.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a swirly design.
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Tip: Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
- 9
Once cooled, drizzle with additional melted brown butter and serve.
Tip: Optional: sprinkle with sea salt or chocolate shavings.
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