Monday, August 31, 2009

TWD: Espresso Cheesecake Brownies minus the Espresso


I love cheesecake. I love brownies. Put the two together and there isn't much not to love! I did omit the espresso from the cheesecake, though, because while I have come around to having a cup of coffee in the morning, I don't really care for coffee flavored desserts.


The recipe also called for a sour cream/powdered sugar frosting for the tops of the brownies. I only frosted half of the brownies. I preferred the brownies without the frosting, but Nathan preferred them with. He said he liked the tang of the sour cream. Either way you slice it, these brownies were good.


Thanks to Melissa of Life In A Peanut Shell for hosting this week. The recipe can be found at her blog.

20 comments:

  1. mikeSeptember 1, 2009 at 12:52 AM

    Looks awesome! I loved the espresso, but they're great brownies with or without! Who doesn't like cream cheese! I preferred mine without the topping too - glad Nathan got "his" brownies as well!

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  2. Coleens RecipesSeptember 1, 2009 at 1:08 AM

    Oh how yummy!! These look irresistable.

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  3. The McBride FamilySeptember 1, 2009 at 2:50 AM

    I'm with Nate I LOVED the frosting with them but they were both YUMMY!! Thanks for sharing! Man I'm going to miss your baking (among other things!) Love you girl!

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  4. BabetteSeptember 1, 2009 at 6:59 AM

    NIce work. I'm in the no sour cream topping camp, too.

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  5. FlourchildSeptember 1, 2009 at 7:16 AM

    I left the espresso out too and frosted them. I thought they were outstanding! Yours turned out great.

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  6. CathySeptember 1, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    Your brownies look beautiful, and I'm so glad to hear that they word equally well without the espresso!

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  7. MeganSeptember 1, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    You are the first person I've come across that actually liked these - there are some seriously mixed reviews out there.

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  8. ElianaSeptember 1, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    Cristine - your brownies look delicious.

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    Glad you liked them. They look wonderful.

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  10. betty geekSeptember 1, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    Hi Cristine darling!

    I made the entire batch with that sour cream topping! HA!

    I am going to try one tonight so wish me luck!

    Yours look FANTASTICAL! That is my new favorite word, btw! ;)

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  11. JessicaSeptember 1, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    The brownies are gorgeous. I'm glad that they were a hit for you and your husband.

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  12. Ingrid_3BsSeptember 1, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    Speaking of slicing! I'll take a slice or square! :) I think I might be with Nathan on the frosting. I like sour cream.
    ~ingrid

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  13. margotSeptember 1, 2009 at 11:34 PM

    The brownies look great with the frosting, glad you enjoyed them!

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  14. RachelSeptember 2, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    While I wasn't thrilled with the brownies - I did like the frosting. Your brownies look delicious.

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  15. Katy ~September 2, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    Hand held decadence!

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  16. TeaLadySeptember 2, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    Ditto on your thoughts. No expresso and no sour cream on most.

    Yours look great.

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  17. SihanSeptember 3, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    well done with the brownies. These look terrific even sans the coffee!

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  18. Nummy KitchenSeptember 7, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    Your brownies look great Cristine, so glad that you and your husband both liked them :)

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  19. UnknownSeptember 7, 2009 at 3:11 PM

    The brownies look great either way! I skipped the frosting and thought they were pretty good, but I had a heck of a time getting them out of the pan. Glad you guys enjoyed them :)

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  20. KaitlinSeptember 7, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    I think this cheesecake filling was really versatile - it would definitely be tasty without the espresso, or you could try different flavours. Glad you liked this recipe!

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