Cappuccino-Cream Cheese Brownies

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"This is another fantastic recipe from Kraft - and anyone that is a chocolate lover will certainly enjoy this brownie recipe!! This is a great recipe to enjoy and serve at special gatherings -"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 4 baker's unsweetened chocolate squares, chopped
• 3⁄4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine
• 2 1⁄3 cups sugar, divided
• 5 eggs
• 3 tablespoons maxwell house cafe instant coffee, any flavor
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1⁄4 cups flour
• 1 (250 g) package philadelphia brick cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on medium 2 minutes or until the butter is melted. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted. Stir in 2 cups of the sugar. Add 4 of the eggs, the coffee granules and vanilla; mix well. Stir in 1 1/4 cups of the flour. Spread into greased foil-lined 13x9-inch baking pan.
3. Beat cream cheese, remaining 1/3 cup sugar, remaining egg, the 2 tablespoons flour and cinnamon in the same bowl until well blended. Spoon over brownie batter. Swirl with a knife to marbleize.
4. Bake 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with fudgy crumbs (do not overbake). Cool in pan; cut into 24 squares. Store leftover brownies in refrigerator.
5. HOW TO SOFTEN CHEESE: Place completely unwrapped package of cream cheese in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 10-15 seconds or until softened.