Mascarpone-Cheesecake Brownies Four Ways Recipe

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Mascarpone-Cheesecake Brownies Four Ways
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  1. (CLASSIC CHEESECAKE BROWNIES)-Preheat oven to 350'F Grease 9 square baking pan, then line with 14 X8 sheet of parchment paper, overlapping parchment on two sides to form handles. .
  2. In a medium bowl, blend 1 cup of Mascarpone Cheese and 1 egg yolk; stir in 3 Tablespoons Sugar, 3 Tablespoons Flour until smooth, set aside.
  3. In a large, heavy nonstick saucepan, melt 1 stick of butter, 2 oz chopped bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, stirring constantly over low heat until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 large eggs until well blended. Stir in 2/3 cup flour until well blended.
  4. Spread about 1/2 brownie batter into pan. Alternately spoon on Mascarpone and remaining brownie batter. Shake pan back and forth gently on countertop to level the batters. With the tip of a knife, swirl to marble mixtures.
  5. Bake 30-35 minutes or until brownies just begin to pull from sides of pan. Cool completely in pan on rack. Chill before cutting for best results.
  6. (FOR CHOCOLATE SIN MASCARPONE BROWNIES).-Add 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips to brownie batter at end of STEP 3; bake and cool as directed. Meanwhile, blend 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, 2 Tablespoons confectioner's sugar and 1/2 cup Creme Fraiche in a small heavy saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until smooth. Pour glaze over brownies and chill until set.
  7. (FOR DOUBLE TOFFEE MASCARPONE BROWNIES)-Add 2 Teaspoons espresso powder to brownie batter with sugar in STEP 3 mix as directed, then stir in 1/2 cup chopped hard toffee candy such as Heath or Werther's. Bake and cool as directed. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat 1/2 cup Creme Fraiche with 3 Tablespoons confectioner's sugar until soft peaks form; stir in another 1/4 cup reserved toffee. Serve immediately over brownies.
  8. (FOR BOURBON PECAN MASCARPONE BROWNIES).-Add 2 Tablespoons bourbon and 1/2 cup chopped pecans to brownie batter after STEP 3; bake and cool as directed. Meanwhile in a small saucepan, combine another 2 Tablespoons bourbon, 1/2 cup Creme Fraiche and 1/2 cup light brown sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 5 minutes. Chill sauce before drizzling over brownies.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 767.31 Kcal (3213 kJ)
Calories from fat 460.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51.16g 79%
Cholesterol 115.46mg 38%
Sodium 309.2mg 13%
Potassium 158.36mg 3%
Total Carbs 75.11g 25%
Sugars 54.8g 219%
Dietary Fiber 5.09g 20%
Protein 8.3g 17%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 2.4mg 13%
Calcium 108.4mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 415.25 Kcal (1739 kJ)
Calories from fat 249.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.69g 79%
Cholesterol 62.49mg 38%
Sodium 167.33mg 13%
Potassium 85.7mg 3%
Total Carbs 40.65g 25%
Sugars 29.65g 219%
Dietary Fiber 2.75g 20%
Protein 4.49g 17%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.3mg 13%
Calcium 58.7mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.8
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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