Dreamy Blackberry Brownies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Blackberry Mix
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1/4 cup water
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6 ounces blackberries (fresh or frozen)
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
→ Chocolate Base
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1/2 cup plus 4 tbsp of unsalted butter
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1 and a half cups granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 eggs (large size)
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3/4 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
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1/2 cup plain flour
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Cheesecake Layer
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1 room temperature large egg
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1 block (8 oz) of softened cream cheese
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1/4 cup white sugar
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1/4 cup Greek yogurt, plain
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1/2 teaspoon of fine salt
# Instructions:
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In a small pan, combine the blackberries with sugar and water. Turn the heat to medium-high and simmer it for 8-10 minutes. Smash the berries while cooking. Pass the mixture through a fine sieve and let it cool off.
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Warm the oven to 325°F. Grab an 8x8 pan and cover it with parchment.
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Melt the butter completely. Mix it well with the sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Gently fold in the cocoa and mix in the flour last. Spread the thick batter into the baking dish.
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Cream the yogurt, sugar, cream cheese, egg, and salt together until it’s extra smooth. Spread this layer carefully over the brownie mix.
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Add spoonfuls of the cooled blackberry mix onto the cheesecake. Create a fun swirl pattern using a knife or toothpick.
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Bake for about 60 minutes until the cheesecake edges golden up and a knife comes out with crumbs. Let it cool and pop it into the fridge for at least 2 hours.
# Notes:
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Store in the fridge, good for 5 days.
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You can make this a day ahead and chill overnight.
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Cuts into 9 large squares.