ESPRESSO CHEESECAKE BARS

Espresso Cheesecake Bars image

Provided by Annamaria Settanni McDonald

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

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.

There are no comments yet!

Name

Message