Pms Brownies Aka Cheesecake Topped Brownies Recipes

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE WITH BROWNIE BOTTOM

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions for chewy fudge brownies. Spread batter into a greased 8-in. springform pan. , Place pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs (brownies may appear moist), 22-24 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 325°., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugars until smooth. Beat in pumpkin, yogurt and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour over brownie layer. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. , Bake until center is almost set, 55-60 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled., Remove rim from pan. In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Sift confectioners' sugar and cocoa over cream; beat until soft peaks form. Spoon over cheesecake. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cheesecake; sprinkle with chopped candy pieces.

PMS BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Spray a 8x8-inch pan with Pam (cooking spray) then line pan with aluminum foil and spray foil lined pan with Pam. Set aside.
• Spread walnuts on a cookie sheet and toast until browned (5-8 minutes). Set aside.
• In a small bowl sift together next 4 ingredients (flour - baking powder). Stir in espresso. Set aside.
• In a double boiler (or an improvised one using a medium saucepan with simmering water and topped with another bowl or pan), over simmering water and low heat melt the butter and chocolate in the top pan (or bowl), stirring frequently until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in sugar.
• Whisk in eggs and vanilla and stir in flour mixture and nuts.
• Pour batter into prepared pan.
• Bake for 30-40 minutes or until crust forms on top and center is still a little gooey. Cool on a rack.
• Refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Cut into 1-inch squares.