Nutella Cheesecake Brownies
August 28, 2011 § 59 Comments
Doesn’t that sound like the best dessert ever? 
I think so! 
The idea for these brownies first came to me a few months ago when I was finally able to have Nutella again after giving it up for Lent. At the time I had 3 unopened jars sitting in the pantry just waiting to be made into something delicious. My favorite Nutella-Marbled Banana Bread was the obvious choice, but I wanted something a little more naughty.
I was thinking chocolate. Lots and lots of chocolate.
Oh, and cheesecake! Because cheesecake is delicious.
All baked into brownies and swirled with Nutella right before baking. Mmmm… 
The only problem was that I ate them all before I was able to take pictures and share the recipe with you. Oops! Luckily for you I still have 2 whole jars left so I can make this many more times!
Nutella Cheesecake Brownies
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup + 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons water
- ¼ cup applesauce
- ½ cup canola oil
- 1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons Nutella
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheti.
- In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Pour in water, applesauce, and oil; mix until well blended. Spread evenly in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a small bowl, stir together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Microwave on high for 10-15 seconds or until soft and easy to pour. Pour evenly over the brownie batter, drop Nutella by the spoonfuls on top, and make swirls in the batter with a knife.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting into squares.
Yield: 12 brownies
Oh yeah. I’ll definitely be making this many more times. Enjoy!
Its so yummy, my Kids Love it so much! My daugther had a small Party at her School and we bake this Nutella cheesecake brownies and every Kids want more…thank you for Sharing this Recipe.
Do you have melt the Nutella