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blackberry cheesecake brownies

Blackberry Cheesecake Brownies

These blackberry cheesecake brownies are so decadent and delicious! Dense brownies have a fudge like consistency, topped with a creamy cheesecake and swirled with a fresh blackberry puree!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For The Blackberry Puree
  • 6 oz. fresh or frozen blackberries I used fresh
  • 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
For The Brownies
  • 3/4 cups cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 1½ cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted You can use salted butter, just don't add the 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For The Cheesecake
  • 8 oz. cream cheese, very soft, room temperature It's very important to make sure this ingredient is at room temperature to prevent clumping in the batter.
  • 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt, room temperature It's very important to make sure this ingredient is at room temperature to prevent clumping in the batter.
  • 1 large egg, room temperature It's very important to make sure this ingredient is at room temperature to prevent clumping in the batter.
  • 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Make Blackberry Puree
  1. In a small saucepan, add all ingredients. Cook over medium high heat for about 10-15 minutes, whisking occasionally. Try to break up blackberry pieces until mushy and soft.
  2. When cooked, using a fine mesh strainer over a small bowl, pour in blackberry mixture. Press blackberry pieces and mixture through strainer using a spatula until liquid stops dripping out. Dispose of the solids. Set aside puree in small bowl and let cool.
Make Brownies
  1. Preheat oven to 325°. Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper or non stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl mix together sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla and salt. Fold in flour and cocoa powder until well combined into batter. Pour into baking dish and spread out evenly. Batter may be a little thick.
Make Cheesecake
  1. In a stand mixer with paddle attachment, or handheld mixer cream together cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add Greek Yogurt. Mix until well combined.
  2. Add egg and vanilla. Mix well until smooth.
  3. Pour over brownie batter and spread out evenly.
  4. Drizzle puree over cheesecake and swirl in with a knife, making sure not to dip into brownie layer.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour.
  6. Chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  7. Enjoy!