Amaretto Lover’s Cheesecake Brownies
Amaretto Lover’s Cheesecake Brownies are so decadent and just perfect for a romantic night in!
A delicious amaretto infused brownie base is topped with a light cheesecake layer then drizzled with chocolate sauce, whipped cream and toasted almonds. If you like amaretto, you are going to love this dessert!
Cheesecake and brownies are such a delicious combination, but spiking them with amaretto is simply amazing!
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My friend Deanna and I were having a visit today when we were inspired to create a new recipe. One that was inspired by Valentine’s Day, would be positively decadent and had to be totally delicious. The resulting creation was a perfectly sized dessert consisting of a layer of my Homemade Brownies recipe and a layer of creamy cheesecake. It is a dessert we just know you will love and is perfect for any special occasion!
How to make Amaretto Cheesecake Brownies
- Prepare the brownie base, scoop into lined muffin tins and bake. Allow to cool.
- Prepare the cheesecake layer and pour on top of the brownie base. Bake further and cool.
- Top with chocolate sauce, whipping cream and toasted almonds.
- Enjoy!
This brownie base for this recipe is inspired by my Homemade Brownies, with of course the addition of amaretto. If you prefer, you can make the brownie base using a boxed brownie mix. The only thing to remember when preparing the boxed brownie is to substitute the water in the recipe with amaretto liqueur.
If you choose to make a non alcoholic version of this brownie recipe, just omit the amaretto altogether.
I hope you have success making these Amaretto Lover’s Cheesecake Brownies! They are bite sized, delicious and perfect to share with the one you love most!
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Amaretto Lovers Cheesecake Brownies
Equipment
- muffin tin
- 2 mixing bowl
- Microwave safe bowl
Ingredients
Brownie Layer
- 1 cup sugar
- ⅔ cup flour
- ½ cup cocoa
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter
- 2 eggs beaten
- 4 Tablespoon Amaretto liqueur
Cream Cheese Layer
- 2 cream cheese 8 ounce blocks, room temperature
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
- 2 Tablespoons Amaretto liqueur
Chocolate Sauce
- ½ cup semi sweet chocolate
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 Tablespoon Amaretto
Topping
- ½ cup toasted almonds
- whipped topping or whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚F. Line 24 muffin tins with cupcake liners.
Brownie Base
- In a bowl, mix together the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
- In a small bowl, melt butter. Add to dry ingredients along with beaten eggs and amaretto. Mix and drop by spoonful into each cup.
- Bake brownie base for 8-10 minutes until just done.
- Remove and cool on a baking rack.
Cheesecake Layer
- In a bowl, cream together the cream cheese and sugar till smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time till combined. Add the vanilla and amaretto.
- Pour evenly over cooled brownie base and bake at 350˚F for 20 minutes. Remove and cool on baking rack.
Chocolate sauce drizzle
- In a microwave safe bowl, combine chocolate and butter. Melt on medium high for about 1 minute, until chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Stir in Amaretto until smooth.
Topping
- Place almonds in a heat proof container and bake for 10 minutes in a 350˚F oven for 10 minutes. Stir every 2 minutes to ensure even browning. Cool.
- Top each cheesecake brownie with chocolate drizzle, whipped cream and toasted almonds.
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What do besties do on a Valentines Day when it’s just too cold outside to do anything? Create a new and yummy dessert! I don’t think I’ve ever had so much FUN in the kitchen! You are so talented and creative, Donnalea! Thanks for letting me get a “behind the scenes” look!
Thank you for helping! It was so fun to be able to create with you!! You are always welcome in my kitchen!