
Mint Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
These mint chocolate cheesecake brownies are my go to when I want something that looks fancy but doesn't require hours in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in just 55 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for weeknight desserts or last minute gatherings. I love that cocoa powder is packed with antioxidants, so there's a tiny bit of goodness in every fudgy bite. The combination of rich chocolate and bright peppermint feels indulgent, yet the recipe itself is surprisingly straightforward with ingredients you probably already have on hand. Trust me, once you make these, they'll become a regular rotation in your dessert lineup.
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Ingredients
- 300 gall-purpose flour
- 400 ggranulated sugar
- 250 gunsalted butter
- 100 gunsweetened cocoa powder
- 200 mlmilk
- 4 nulllarge eggs
- 20 mlpure peppermint extract
- 200 gsemi-sweet chocolate chips
- 300 gcream cheese
- 50 gconfectioners' sugar
- 10 gsalt
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 18x18 cm baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the brownies from the baking tray.
- 2
Melt the butter and sugar in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Tip: Use a low heat to prevent the butter from burning.
- 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cocoa powder until well combined.
Tip: Let the mixture cool slightly before adding the milk and peppermint extract.
- 4
Add the milk and peppermint extract to the saucepan and stir until smooth.
Tip: Let the mixture cool completely before using.
- 5
In a separate saucepan, melt the chocolate chips over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Tip: Use a low heat to prevent the chocolate from burning.
- 6
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
Tip: Use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- 7
Gradually add the melted chocolate to the cream cheese, beating until well combined.
Tip: Use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese and chocolate mixture until smooth and creamy.
- 8
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Tip: Use an electric mixer to beat the eggs and extract until well combined.
- 9
Add the flour and confectioners' sugar to the mixing bowl and stir until just combined.
Tip: Do not overmix the batter.
- 10
Pour the batter into the prepared baking tray and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread the batter evenly.
- 11
Bake the brownies for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Let the brownies cool completely in the baking tray before cutting into squares.
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