Thursday, March 3, 2016

Cocoa Brownies with Cream Cheese

As I have mentioned many times before, I am not a baker.  I am not fond of baking but once in a while I feel the urge to bake  some  sweets for my  kids and hubby whe love sweets!  I do however rely on   ready-mixes for baking because I don't like too much measuring and all that kind of stuff lol.  Yesterday however, I did not have a  mix so I searched for a doable  recipe to  make  brownies and found two different recipes that interests me.  The recipe was posted by Alton Brown and Bobby Flay.  I thought of combining their ideas into one.
Free farm eggs given by my husband's co-worker. Thank you Randy!
 Here is Alton Brown's Cocoa Brownie recipe
Ingredients

  • Soft butter, for greasing the pan
  • Flour, for dusting the buttered pan
  • 4 large eggs (I used 5  medium size ones)
  • 1 cup sugar, sifted
  • 1 cup brown sugar, sifted
  • 8 ounces melted butter (2 sticks)
  • 1 1/4 cups cocoa, sifted ( I only used 1 cup)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup flour, sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Bobby Flay's Cream Cheese MIxture Recipe

  • P package cream cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup sugar
Direction: Using an electric mixer, beat together the cream cheese, egg and sugar until smooth.
 Directions:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Butter and flour an 8-inch square pan.
  • In a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the eggs at medium speed until fluffy and light yellow. Add both sugars. Add remaining ingredients, and mix to combine.
  • Pour the batter into a greased and floured 8-inch square pan  and dollop the cream cheese mixture on top of the brownie batter. Swirl together using a knife or skewer and bake for 45 minutes. 
  • Check for doneness with the tried-and-true toothpick method: a toothpick inserted into the center of the pan should come out clean. When it's done, remove to a rack to cool. Resist the temptation to cut into it until it's mostly cool.

Okay, I admit, these brownies tasted so good but I am warning  you, there is too much suggar in this!
Bobby  Flay called his recipe Cheesecake brownies.  He  required for one box of ready mix brownie.  I thought why not have fun with these two  recipes of  famous chefs and combined it in one, so hence the Cocoa Brownies with Cream Cheese.
Recipe courtesy of Alton Brown and Bobby Flay.

28 delicious comments:

Masshole Mommy said...

My family would wolf those babies down in no time flat. They sound super yummy!

Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle said...

OMG, I need this in my life. They look absolutely amazing. You can never go wrong with chocolate and cream cheese. And putting it in brownie form? Please. You win the internet.

Anonymous said...

I'm drooling and it's 9am LOL! These are the best thing I've seen today and I need them now.

Jeannette said...

So... this is happening in my house like right now! I am craving something SO bad and this fits that bill!

Alyssa said...

HOLY COW!!! These look AMAZING!!!! I can't even...

Jamie said...

These look like delicious brownies! I love them mixed with cream cheese. I'm pretty much the opposite of you, and constantly baking, so these will definitely get made soon!

Lisa said...

Those look so good! I can't wait to make these!

Miss Angie said...

Those look soooo dang good. I'm a big fan of chocolate brownies and of cream cheese. So good!

Miles L. said...

You really always have the great stuff! I would to try this and share it with my family. Thank you!

Unknown said...

Those look really good. I think my mom used to make something like this. I cannot allow myself to eat anything like that right now, though. Lol.

Annemarie LeBlanc said...

Trying this recipe! I love yummy and easy to make treats for my family. I know too much sugar is bad, but once in a while, I allow myself to indulge in sweet things like your brownies!

MyTeenGuide said...

Oh my, that looks so tempting! I love everything with cream cheese. I have to try this.

Ryan Escat said...

Looks delicious and easier, simplier to do. So yeah this is me, craving for that.

Jennifer said...

Those brownies look SO good! I love the addition of the cream cheese. I am sure that made them taste like heaven. I love to bake and I am always in the kitchen creating something new. Alton is definitely one of my favorites. His recipes are very simple and super easy to make!

Lynndee said...

I love Bobby Flay and I love brownies! Gotta make these soon! Thanks for sharing! Yum!

Unknown said...

These will definitely be a show stopper! I'm afraid I couldn't stop at just one though! Maybe a couple or a few. Thanks for sharing!~ For 3 Boys & a Dog

Ann B said...

I will have to get the ingredients i need to make this recipe on the weekend. I am always looking for new dessert ideas.

Unknown said...

Those look very good. I may have to make them with my girls soon. I'm sure they'd love them as well.

CourtneyLynne said...

Oooooo these brownies look delicious!!!!! I will definitely be giving these a pin so I can give them a try!

Bonnie G said...

Those look sooooo good! I love cream cheese anything. Would love to have a piece of this. =)

Ckrusch said...

Looks delicious and easy to do. I can't wait to try it!

Unknown said...

These sound so decadent!!! I was actually going to make some brownies tonight but didn't get around to it. Maybe I'll make these tomorrow since I have cream cheese in the fridge!

Unknown said...

This looks like the perfect dessert after dinner. I am such a sucker for brownies!

ricci said...

Cream cheese brownies?! Those sound delicious!!! Great recipe!

Unknown said...

Anything Alton Brown made I would be into! What a delicious looking batch of brownies.

Yona Williams said...

Oh wow…those brownies are definitely diet deal-breakers. They look so good, and I love the combination of brownie chocolate and cream cheese.

Anonymous said...

I don't think it's possible for anything to not be good if cream cheese is involved! I love the sounds of this yummy treat!

The Mommy-Files said...

I love brownies and I love cream cheese. This definitely sounds like a yummy recipe!

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