Description
Rich, fudgy brownies swirled with creamy cheesecake and infused with the bold flavors of espresso martini. Perfect for any occasion, these brownies are a decadent treat that combines coffee, chocolate, and a hint of vodka.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
- 8 ounces (225g) dark chocolate
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon (15g) espresso powder
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) vodka
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) coffee liqueur
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup (35g) cocoa powder
- 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese
- 1/4 cup (50g) sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Melt the butter and dark chocolate together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until smooth. Stir in espresso powder, vodka, and coffee liqueur. Fold in the melted chocolate mixture.
- Sift in the all-purpose flour and cocoa powder. Gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth to make the cheesecake layer.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, reserving about 1/2 cup. Dollop the cheesecake mixture on top, then swirl with a knife. Add the reserved brownie batter in dollops and swirl again.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle. A toothpick inserted should come out with moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan, then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for smoother batter and cheesecake layer. Chill the brownies before slicing for cleaner edges. For an extra coffee kick, sprinkle a little espresso powder on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
Keywords: espresso martini brownies, cheesecake brownies, coffee dessert, chocolate dessert, fudgy brownies