Amaretto Lovers Cheesecake Brownies
Amaretto Lover's Cheesecake Brownies are so decadent and just perfect for a romantic night in! If you like amaretto, you are going to love this dessert!
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Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients
Brownie Layer
- 1 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 egg beaten
- 4 tablespoon Amaretto liqueur
Cream Cheese Layer
- 2 8oz cream cheese room temperature
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons Amaretto liqueur
Chocolate Sauce
- 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon Amaretto
Topping
- 1/2 cup toasted almonds
- whipped topping or whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚F. Line 24 muffin tins with cupcake liners.
Brownie Base
- Mix together the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Melt butter, and add along with beaten egg 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
- 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
- Combine chocolate and butter in a microwavable container. 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.