Description
Delectable pistachio cheesecake brownies blend rich chocolate with creamy nutty layers, creating an irresistible dessert sensation. Sweet and sophisticated flavors meld perfectly, delivering a luxurious treat that promises pure indulgence for chocolate and pistachio enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- ⅓ cup pistachio butter or pistachio paste
Sugars:
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Flavor and Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ drops green food coloring (optional, for color)
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to a toasty 350°F (175°C). Carefully line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage for effortless removal.
- Create a silky smooth base by whisking melted butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture transforms into a luxurious, glossy blend.
- Introduce eggs and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture, gently incorporating them with precise strokes until a uniform, rich composition emerges.
- In a separate vessel, combine flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder, sifting these dry ingredients to eliminate potential lumps and ensure a velvety texture.
- Delicately merge the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, using a folding technique that preserves the batter’s airiness while preventing overmixing.
- Transfer the luscious brownie batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to create a smooth, inviting foundation for the upcoming layers.
- Prepare the pistachio cheesecake topping by blending cream cheese, additional sugar, eggs, and ground pistachios until achieving a creamy, nutty consistency.
- Artfully swirl the pistachio cheesecake mixture across the brownie base, creating beautiful marbled patterns that promise a visual and gustatory delight.
- Slide the assembled dessert into the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center emerges with minimal, moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan, allowing the flavors to settle and intensify.
- Once cooled, lift the parchment paper to extract the brownies, then slice into elegant squares, revealing the tantalizing pistachio-chocolate swirls within.
Notes
- Swap cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor by using dark or Dutch-processed cocoa to enhance depth and intensity.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing and more consistent brownie texture.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Chill the cheesecake mixture briefly before swirling into brownie batter to create more defined marbled patterns and prevent excessive blending.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 358
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 135 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 66 mg