Cheesecake Brownies

Today we are getting ready for my Mother in Law to visit from New York. She only usually visits a couple times a year so we get pretty excited to see her. Usually when I have company over I like make a huge batch of chocolate chip cookies, but some reason today I really wanted to make brownies. However, I really didn't want to make your typical brownie, I wanted something with a twist. So I set out in search of a new and interesting recipe. That's when on Martha's website I found a brownie recipe made with Mascarpone Cheese. I absolutely adore Mascarpone cheese, so I was sold. Well let me tell you this recipe is not only fast and easy but it's truly delicious. My favorite part is the contrast in textures which you don't get with the typical brownie!! My husband who is the true critic in the house gave it his two thumbs up, so I know I will be making this again.

Cheesecake Brownies
Adapted from Martha Stewart

IngredientsMakes about 5 dozen
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for pan
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
5 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1 1/3 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 pound mascarpone cheese or cream cheese


Directions
1.Preheat overn to 350. Butter a 9x13 baking pan.
2. In a bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
3. On a double boiler melt chocolate and butter together.
4. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the shisk attachment beat 3 eggs and i cup of sugar until thick and fluffy-do this on high speed, you'll see the color get lighter and the texture change.
5. On low speed add melted chocolate, vanilla extract and dry mixture. Stir and spread into prepared pan.
6. Wash your electric mixer bowl and add paddle attacment. Beat cheese, remaining eggs, yolks, remaining vanilla and remaining sugar on medium speed until smooth.
7. Pour over chocolate mixture bake 35 minutes.