Cream Cheese Brownies
4 ounce package German sweet chocolate
5 tablespoons butter
3 ounce package cream cheese
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon flour
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Melt chocolate with 3 tablespoons butter over low heat, stirring constantly. Cool. Cream remaining butter with cream cheese until soft. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar. Blend in 1 egg, 1 tablespoon flour, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Set aside. Beat remaining eggs until thick. Gradually add remaining sugar. Add baking powder, salt, and remaining flour. Blend in cooled chocolate mixture, almond extract, and remaining vanilla. Measure 1 cup chocolate batter and set aside.
Spread remaining chocolate batter in a greased 9-inch square pan. Top with cheese mixture. Drop measured chocolate batter from tablespoon onto cheese mixture; swirl to marbleize. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely before cutting and serving.
Makes 18 brownies
Sounds interesting and detailed presentation..looks delicious..you have a great blog. This recipe is new to me and i liked ur step by step explanation.
My mouth is watering! I bet the almond extract helps add a dimension of flavor to the cream cheese. Thanks for posting this.