ESPRESSO CHEESECAKE BARS

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Provided by Annamaria Settanni McDonald

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

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ESPRESSO BROWNIE CRUST
1 pkg double chocolate brownie mix for 13x9 inch pan
2 tsp instant espresso powder
1/3 c water
1/3 c oil
1 egg
ESPRESSO CHEESECAKE LAYER
2 8oz. packages of cream cheese softened
1/2 c sugar
1 c semi sweet chocolate chips, melted
3 eggs
1 Tbsp instant espresso powder
1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Steps:

1. In medium bowl, stir together brownie mix, water, oil, 1 egg and espresso powder until moistened (about 40 strokes). Spoon batter into lightly greased 13x9-inch pan. Bake for 12 minutes.
2. Place cream cheese and sugar in medium bowl. Using an electric mixer, mix on low speed 1 minute or until smooth. Add melted chocolate and mix on low speed until blended. Add 3 eggs, espresso powder and vanilla and continue to mix on low speed until blended. Spoon cream cheese mixture over crust and spread evenly. Bake 25-30 minutes or until filling is set temp around 325 to 350 is fine. Cool thoroughly before cutting. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if desired. Store in the refrigerator.