Makeover Pick-Me-Up Cream Cheese Brownies Recipe

Name: Makeover Pick-Me-Up Cream Cheese Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup reduced-fat butter; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 2 egg whites; 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted; 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted; 1 teaspoon rum extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips; 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder; 2 tablespoons hot water; 6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon rum extract; 1 egg; 1/2 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips

Servings: persons

1/4 cup reduced-fat butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 egg whites
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
1 teaspoon rum extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips
2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
2 tablespoons hot water
6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
1 egg
1/2 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in melted chocolate and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture. Fold in baking chips; set aside.
2
In a small bowl, dissolve espresso powder in water; cool to room temperature. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the flour, extract and espresso mixture. Add egg; beat on low speed just until combined. Fold in baking chips.
3
Spread half of chocolate mixture into a
4
coated with cooking spray; top with cream cheese mixture. Spoon remaining chocolate batter over top; cut through batter with a knife to swirl.
5
Bake at 325u00b0 for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

1606

kcal

Calories

Fat

183

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup reduced-fat butter, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 2 egg whites, and more.

Yes, Makeover Pick-Me-Up Cream Cheese Brownies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Makeover Pick-Me-Up Cream Cheese Brownies

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