Description
Rich Strawberry Cheesecake Truffle Brownies merge silky chocolate with tangy cream cheese and sweet strawberry swirls. Sweet indulgence awaits with layers of intense flavor that melt together, inviting you to savor each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups (250 grams) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (90 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50 grams) unsweetened or dutch process cocoa
- ¾ teaspoon (4 grams) salt
- ½ teaspoon (2 grams) espresso powder
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) olive, vegetable, or canola oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Strawberry Cheesecake Filling Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cold block cream cheese
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) vanilla extract
- 1.2 ounces (34 grams) freeze dried strawberries
Chocolate Ganache Ingredients:
- 3 ounces (90 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- 1 ½ tablespoons (22.5 milliliters) light corn syrup
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) vanilla extract
- 6 ounces (170 grams) dark chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Prepare a 9-inch (23-centimeter) square baking pan by lining it with aluminum foil and lightly coating with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt using a whisk to eliminate any lumps.
- Create a smooth batter by incorporating vegetable oil, large eggs, and pure vanilla extract into the dry ingredients. Mix until the mixture is uniform and glossy.
- Carefully spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, ensuring a consistent thickness.
- Bake the brownies in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely at room temperature, which typically takes about 1-2 hours.
- Transform freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder using a food processor, then sift to remove any remaining seeds, creating a pure strawberry powder.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, a pinch of salt, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold the strawberry powder into the cream cheese mixture, then gradually incorporate heavy cream, whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the strawberry cheesecake filling evenly over the completely cooled brownie base, creating a smooth and uniform layer.
- Refrigerate the dessert for approximately 30 minutes to set the cheesecake layer.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream and light corn syrup in a saucepan until it reaches a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Remove the cream mixture from heat and immediately add chopped dark chocolate and a splash of vanilla extract.
- Stir the chocolate mixture until it becomes completely smooth and glossy, allowing it to cool slightly.
- Pour the ganache over the chilled cheesecake layer, tilting the pan to ensure even coverage.
- Refrigerate the dessert for at least 2 hours or until the ganache is set and the entire treat is thoroughly chilled before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Customize your brownies by adjusting the strawberry intensity with more or less freeze-dried strawberry powder for a personalized flavor profile.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to create smoother, more consistent mixing and better texture in each layer.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the ganache to elevate the richness and depth of the dessert’s overall taste.
- Completely cool each layer before adding the next to prevent structural breakdown and maintain clean, distinct layers.
- Chill the brownies for at least 2 hours before cutting to achieve clean, precise slices and allow flavors to meld together.
- Line the pan with overhanging foil for easy removal and clean cutting of the brownies without damaging the delicate layers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg