Pistachio Cheesecake Brownies
Indulgent brownies layered with creamy pistachio cheesecake and topped with crunchy pistachios, creating a delightful dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box of brownie mix (or homemade brownie batter)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup pistachio butter or ground pistachios
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- Combine the brownie mix, melted butter, water, and egg in a mixing bowl, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- Create the cheesecake mixture by beating together softened cream cheese, pistachio butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
- Spoon the cheesecake layer over the brownie batter and gently swirl the two together with a knife or toothpick.
- Sprinkle the chopped pistachios on top of the cheesecake layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares for serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smooth cheesecake layer. Don’t rush the marbling for better visual appeal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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