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Chocolate Cream Cheese Brownies


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: vegetarian

Description

Decadent chocolate brownies layered with a creamy cheese filling, topped with pecans and coconut.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a saucepan, melt the butter and stir in the granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Remove from heat and whisk in eggs and vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the butter mixture.
  5. Pour half of the brownie batter into a greased springform pan.
  6. In another bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and sour cream until smooth, then spread over the brownie layer.
  7. Top with remaining brownie batter.
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the center is set.
  9. Let cool before serving.

Notes

  • For a more intense chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
  • Let the brownies cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: dessert
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 brownie
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg