Wednesday 31 August 2011

Cream Cheese Brownies

Oh my God! I dont know about you but I did not know about cream cheese brownies until today and boy was it a revelation or what! I am hooked and I dont think I can go back to normal brownies anymore. The saltiness of cream cheese breaking out through the intense taste of sinfully dark cocoa is, well, indescribable. You have to taste it to believe it. If you are a fan of cheese and fan of chocolate like I am, then this one is for you.  I had even hardcore cream cheese haters reaching out for seconds. I can't say more, except..yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!

Here is what you need,

  • About 6 overflowing teaspoons of cream cheese/cheese spread
  • 100 grams of milk chocolate
  • 75 grams of cocoa powder
  • 1/2cup of flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • one stick of butter
(Gosh, my measures are all over the place. But I swear, I will get better soon! )

Method:

  1. In a saucepan,over medium heat, melt together the butter and chocolate.
  2. Then take it off the heat and while still hot, stir in the cocoa powder and leave it to cool.
  3. In another bowl, beat together the eggs and sugar.
  4. Then beat in the chocolate mix to it. Combine well.
  5. Now slowly sift in the flour and continue to beat the mixture until everything has combined well.
  6. In your brownie tray lined with foil, pour in half of the batter.
  7. Then spoon in the cream cheese equidistantly.
  8. Pour the remaining batter. 
  9. Now bake the brownies for about 20 minutes in oven preheated to 170 degree Celsius, until a toothpick when inserted comes out with little gooey mix on it.
  10. Leave the brownies to cool and then leave it in the freezer for about 10-15 minutes.
  11. Cut into squares and prepare to be absolutely floored by it! (or so I hope!)


29 comments:

  1. Wow it looks so tempting and yum yum yummy !!!!! Lovely clicks .... Happy to follow u ....

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  2. Thanks Kalyani! I cant say enough about how great it was. Truly yummy! Infact, I've got two requests to make follow up batches ASAP! :)

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  3. Mmm, cream cheese brownies are one of my favorites! I've only had the kind where it's on top but love how these ones are kind of stuffed with cream cheese. Yum!!

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  4. Cream Cheese Brownies are one of my all time favorites!

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  5. This is definitely a keeper, looks very yummy!

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  6. We love any type of brownies in our house, your recipe looks delicious :)

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  7. Oh, yum! I bet these are delicious. I am craving chocolate like mad today. These would be perfect.

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  8. YUM! I've never heard of anything like these! But they sound great! xxx

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  9. This sounds great! I love cream cheese in baked goods and the layering effect is lovely!

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  10. I made cream cheese swirled brownies a few months back and totally agree, they are SO good! Dangerously addictive hey :) Looks absolutely gorgeous CC

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  11. @Elina

    Thank you! I tell you, having the cream cheese in the middle is awesome. Like I said that saltiness break through from in between the richness of chocolate is divine!

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  12. Thanks all!! The brownie is truly amazing and all those of you who have not tried it, really must cause its one of those things you have to try to believe how awesome it is.

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  13. Oh I don't know, it just sounds so wrong, cheese and brownies.

    I want to try but I just can't put the two together in my head.

    Aaahhh, dilemma

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  14. Oh am following now, have got to see what other curiosities you create!!!!

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  15. @Umm Mymoonah Oh yes, Mymoonah. I cant tell you enough about how great this is. Btw, if you are in India, you dont have hunt for cream cheese, the normal cheese spread works just fine! :)

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  16. Thanks Terese..I'll try and not disappoint you! :)

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  17. Thanks Sasha..You are right..Its downright addictive and I am already looking forward to baking a bigger batch of them. Btw, I used cheese spread here and it worked out just fine.

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  18. They most certainly are. Like I said, you have to try them to believe it. The combination may sound bizzare but in your mouth, its a yummy explosion of salty and sweet and chocolaty!

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  19. I know..The layering is awesome. You most definitely should try them!

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  20. No no no..on the contrary they are awesome. Its a combination that raises eyebrows on paper but once you try it, you will be hooked for life. I know I am!

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  21. Hi! Thanks for visiting and commenting on my blog. And what a lovely recipe! I've made chocolate cheese-swirl cake (or something like it) before, but never brownies. This looks h.e.a.v.e.n.l.y.!!!

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  22. Cream cheese in brownies is absolutely heavenly...my other favourite is dulce de leche which you have to try if you haven't already! These look gorgeous - squidgy, chocolatey and cheesy all in one bite.

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  23. These look amazing!!! Can you come over to my place and make them? Or just bring me a few from this batch? :)

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  24. LOL!!! Why not! Its definitely share-worthy! :) I'll let you know when I bake a batch next..;)

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  25. Oh wow!! dulce de leche looks absolutely yummy and now, I just have to try! Thanks for the comment. The brownie totally lives up to its hype. Like you said, its squidgy, chocolatey and cheesy..just the way I love it! :)

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  26. Sumaiyyah, thanks for following! :) and you must try the brownies..if you liked the chocolate cheese swirl cake then rest assured this will blow your mind!

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  27. why didn't i ever think of this?
    have to try these soon >.<

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