Description
Welcome to the world of indulgent sweets! If you’re anything like me, life gets busy, and finding time to whip up something special can feel impossible. But let me introduce you to my Pistachio Cheesecake Brownies. These delightful treats bring together the rich flavors of chocolate, creamy cheesecake, and a hint of nutty pistachio in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- Brownies
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 6 oz dark chocolate (50-60% cocoa)
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 3 medium eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 oz dark chocolate for topping
- Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 small/medium egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 heaped tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Pistachio Layer
- 10 tablespoons pistachio spread
Instructions
- Grab your cream cheese and beat it until it’s nice and smooth. Mix in the sugar, egg, vanilla, and flour just until everything’s combined – don’t overdo it. Pop it in the fridge while you work on the brownies.
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper. In a heatproof bowl, melt the butter and dark chocolate together (either microwave in short bursts or over simmering water).
- In a separate bowl, mix the eggs, both sugars, and vanilla for about 3 minutes until you get a creamy, slightly fluffy mixture.
- Pour that melted chocolate mixture into your egg mixture and fold it in gently. Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt, then fold everything together until just combined. Don’t overmix!
- Spread about half the brownie batter into your prepared pan. Drop spoonfuls of the cheesecake mixture and pistachio spread randomly across the surface. Then cover everything with the remaining brownie batter, spreading it out gently.
- Sprinkle those chunks of dark chocolate across the top. Slide the pan into a 340°F oven and bake for about 27 minutes if you want them fudgy, or 30-35 minutes if you prefer them more set. The middle should still have a slight wobble when done.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate.
- Allow brownies to cool in the pan before slicing for cleaner edges.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg