The Ultimate Brownie Recipe

Name: The Ultimate Brownie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 ounces cream cheese; 3/4 cup granulated white sugar; 1/4 cup dark brown sugar; 3 eggs; 1 tablespoon all-purpose unbleached flour; 1 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsifted flour; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped almonds; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Servings: persons

4 ounces bittersweet chocolate
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 ounces cream cheese
3/4 cup granulated white sugar
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
3 eggs
1 tablespoon all-purpose unbleached flour
1 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsifted flour
1/2 cup coarsely chopped almonds
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

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Melt the chocolate and 3 tablespoons of the butter in a saucepan over very low heat. Stir constantly. Cool. Cream remaining 2 tablespoons of the butter with the cream cheese until softened. Gradually add 1/4 cup of the granulated white sugar, creaming until fluffy. Blend in 1 egg, 1 tablespoon flour, and 1/2 teaspoon of the vanilla. Set aside. Beat the remaining 2 eggs until thick and light. Gradually beat in the remaining 1/2 cup granulated white sugar and brown sugar. Add the baking powder, salt, and 1/2 cup flour. Blend in cooled chocolate mixture, nuts, remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla, and almond extract. Spread half of the chocolate mixture in a greased 8- or 9-inch square pan. Top with cheese mixture. Spoon remaining chocolate mixture onto cheese mixture with spatula. Swirl through batter. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes in a preheated 350 degree F oven. Cool. Cut in bars.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 ounces cream cheese, 3/4 cup granulated white sugar, and more.

Yes, The Ultimate Brownie 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.

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