Name: Strawberry Cheesecake Truffle Brownies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 2 h 25 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar; 1/2 cup unsweetened or dutch process cocoa; 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup olive, vegetable, or canola oil; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 8 ounces cold block cream cheese; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; A pinch of salt; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1.2 ounces freeze dried strawberries; 3 ounces heavy whipping cream; 1 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped

Description

Indulge in the multi-layered luxury of Strawberry Cheesecake Truffle Brownies, a heavenly dessert that combines moist brownie base, creamy strawberry cheesecake filling, and rich chocolate ganache topping. This recipe marries the intense flavors of dark chocolate with the light, fruity notes of freeze-dried strawberries, making each bite a complex taste experience.Perfect for any celebration or as a treat to brighten your day, these brownies offer a delightful texture contrast from the dense, fudgy base to the smooth, velvety cheesecake layer, topped off with a glossy chocolate ganache. It’s a gourmet twist on classic favorites, sure to impress at your next gathering or satisfy those late-night dessert cravings. (See recipe notes for cutting tips.)

Ingredients

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For the brownies:

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened or dutch process cocoa
1/2 teaspoon espresso powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup olive, vegetable, or canola oil
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Strawberry cheesecake filling:
8 ounces cold block cream cheese
1/2 cup granulated sugar
A pinch of salt

1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1.2 ounces freeze dried strawberries
Chocolate ganache:
3 ounces heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped

Instructions

For the brownies:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9″ square pan with foil and lightly spray with cooking spray. In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, espresso powder, and salt. Add oil, eggs, and vanilla; mix until smooth. Spread into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
For the filling:
Process freeze-dried strawberries into a powder and sift to remove seeds. Beat cream cheese, sugar, salt, and vanilla until smooth. Add strawberry powder and cream; beat to stiff peaks. Spread over cooled brownies and chill.
For the ganache:
Heat cream and corn syrup until simmering. Remove from heat, add chocolate and vanilla, and stir until smooth. Cool slightly and spread over the cheesecake layer. Chill before serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes