BLACK BOTTOM BROWNIES RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Black Bottom Brownies Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by á-20635

Number Of Ingredients 21

For the brownies:
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Yield: 24 brownies
Ingredients
◦6 ounces unsweetened chocolate
◦1 cup unsalted butter
◦1 & 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
◦1/2 teaspoon baking powder
◦1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
◦4 large eggs
◦2 large egg yolks
◦2 cups granulated sugar
◦1 tablespoon vanilla extract
For the filling:
◦16 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
◦1 & 1/2 cups granulated sugar
◦1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
◦6 large eggs
◦1 & 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
◦2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

Instructions To make the brownies: Preheat oven to 325°. Lightly butter a 9″x 13″ baking pan. Line with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler or in the microwave. Set aside to cool. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla. Pour chocolate mixture into egg mixture, whisking to combine. Add flour mixture and stir just until combined. Pour batter into prepared pan. Spread evenly. To make the filling: Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes). Add eggs, 2 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Pour cheesecake mixture over brownie layer. Sprinkle evenly with chocolate chips. Bake for 1 hour & 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Cool completely on wire rack before cutting into bars. Store brownies in refrigerator. Serve cold or at room temperature.