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Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies

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Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies

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Equipment

  • - Stand Mixer: Essential for combining ingredients smoothly and efficiently.

  • - Electric Kitchen Scale: For precise measurements of flour and other dry ingredients.

  • - Silicone Baking Mat: Ideal for evenly spreading the brownie batter without using excessive oil or butter on baking sheets.

  • - Parchment Paper Sheets: Useful for lining baking trays to easily remove brownies after baking and prevent sticking.

  • - High-Quality Cheesecake Pan (Dutch Oven): Ideal for the cheesecake layer, offering even baking and a nice crust on top.

  • - Food Processor: For processing nuts or chocolate if using homemade alternatives to peanut butter and chocolate respectively.

  • - Pie Dish (if making individual servings): Perfect for single-serve cheesecakes or smaller portions of brownies.

  • - Offset Spatula: To aid in frosting the brownie layer with cream cheese filling before adding the chocolate topping.

  • - Piping Bag & Tips (for decoration): For any fancy toppings or garnishes on top of your finished dessert.

  • - Oven Thermometer: Ensures accurate baking temperatures, important for delicate cheesecakes and perfect brownies.

Ingredients

  • 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

  • 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

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

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.
2

Instruction 2

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.
3

Instruction 3

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.
4

Instruction 4

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.
5

Instruction 5

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.
6

Instruction 6

Cut brownies into 25 squares. Using narrow spatula, transfer brownies to platter. Serve cold.
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