Brownie Cheesecake Torte

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 12

Ingredients:

1 (15.1-ounce) package low-fat fudge brownie mix (such as snackwell's)

2 teaspoons instant coffee granules

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 (4-ounce) jar carrot baby food

cooking spray

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided

4 teaspoons all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 (8-ounce) block 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened

1 (8-ounce) block fat-free cream cheese, softened

2 large egg whites

3 tablespoons skim milk, divided

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa

chocolate syrup (optional)

fresh raspberries (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°.
2. Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl. Firmly press mixture into bottom and 1 inch up sides of a 9-inch springform pan coated with cooking spray. Set aside.
3. Combine 1/2 cup sugar, flour, vanilla, and cheeses; beat at medium speed of a mixer until well-blended. Add egg whites and 2 tablespoons milk; beat well. Combine 1/2 cup batter, 1 tablespoon milk, 2 tablespoons sugar, and cocoa; stir well. Spoon remaining batter alternately with cocoa mixture into prepared crust. Swirl together using the tip of a knife. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 250° (do not remove pan from oven); bake 45 minutes or until set. Cool completely on a wire rack. Garnish with chocolate syrup and raspberries, if desired.

By RecipeOfHealth.com