Walnut Brownie Cheesecake Recipes

BROWNIE SWIRL CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions for chewy fudge brownies. Spread into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes (brownies will not test done). Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack. , Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. , Pour over the brownie crust. Top with melted chocolate; cut through batter with a knife to swirl the chocolate. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool completely. Remove sides of pan; refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate kisses if desired.

WALNUT BROWNIES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, cream shortening and cocoa; beat in egg, sugar and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture. Beat on low speed until thoroughly combined. Stir in walnuts. , Pour into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

WALNUT BROWNIE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Lightly grease sides of 8 or 9-inch springform pan.
• Combine crust ingredients; mix well.
• Press evenly over bottom of pan.
• Chill while preparing filling.
• In bowl of electric mixer, combine Ricotta cheese, brown sugar, cocoa, half-and-half, flour, vanilla and salt; beat until smooth.
• Add eggs, one at a time; beat until smooth.
• Stir in walnuts.
• Pour batter over crust. Bake at 350 F 1 hour and 10 minutes or until center is just set. Turn off oven; cool in oven with door propped open 30 minutes.
• Remove to wire cooling rack; loosen cake from rim of pan with metal spatula.
• Cool completely; chill at least 4 hours.
• If desired, sift confectioners sugar over cheesecake immediately before serving, or ice with suggested icing and garnish with chocolate curls and whole walnuts.

CHEESECAKE BROWNIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, egg, butter and nuts until well blended. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan; set aside. , In small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, eggs and vanilla until smooth. Carefully spread over batter. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.

MAPLE WALNUT BROWNIES

Steps:

• Combine the flour, salt and baking powder; set aside. In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar. Remove from the heat and stir in maple syrup. Cool mixture to lukewarm. Beat in eggs and flavoring. Stir in flour mixture and nuts. , Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until edges pull away from the sides of the pan. Cool on a wire rack., For glaze, combine sugar, syrup and enough milk to achieve a pourable consistency. Drizzle over brownies.