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Makeover Pick-Me-Up Cream Cheese Brownies

Makeover Pick-Me-Up Cream Cheese Brownies
The lightened up version of these brownies tastes absolutely decadent but weighs in at a modest 159 calories and 8 g fat per serving.
30 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 egg whites
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
  • 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
  • 1 teaspoon rum extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips
  • CHEESECAKE LAYER:
  • 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • 6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon rum extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add
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Makeover Pick-Me-Up Cream Cheese Brownies (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • eggs and egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each
  • addition. Beat in melted chocolate and extract. Combine the flour,
  • baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture. Fold in baking
  • chips; set aside.
  • In a small bowl, dissolve espresso powder in water; cool to room
  • temperature. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until
  • smooth. Beat in the flour, extract and espresso mixture. Add egg;
  • beat on low speed just until combined. Fold in baking chips.
  • Spread half of chocolate mixture into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan
  • coated with cooking spray; top with cream cheese mixture. Spoon
  • remaining chocolate batter over top; cut through batter with a knife
  • to swirl.
  • Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near
  • the center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely on a wire
  • rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 brownie equals 159 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 101 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch.
Wine: Sweet White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.
© Taste of Home 2013