Flourless Gluten Free Cheesecake Brownie Recipes

FLOURLESS GLUTEN FREE CHEESECAKE BROWNIE RECIPE

Steps:

• Prep your oven and pan. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray an 8-inch square pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the pan's two opposite sides of the pan. Spray the parchment, too.
• Make the cheesecake filling. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or use a handheld electric mixer), combine the cream cheese, sugar, and egg. Beat on medium-high until smooth, about 1 minute.
• Make the brownie batter. Place the chocolate and butter in the top of a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl set over a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan filled with a few inches of simmering water (be sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water). Cook over medium heat, using a heatproof rubber spatula to stir the mixture and scrape the sides of the bowl occasionally, until the chocolate and butter have melted and combined, about 10 minutes. Set the double boiler or bowl on a wire rack and let the chocolate mixture cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
• Once the mixture cools slightly, whisk in the sugars, eggs, and vanilla one at a time, only adding the next ingredient when the previous is fully incorporated.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt. Sprinkle over the wet ingredients and use the rubber spatula to mix until just combined about 1 minute.
• Pour half the brownie batter into a small bowl or liquid measuring cup. If using a digital scale to divide the batter, note that this recipe makes around 25.70 ounces or 729 grams of batter; pour 12.85 ounces or 364 grams of batter into the smaller bowl/liquid measuring cup.
• Pour the remaining half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan and and use an offset spatula to spread it evenly across the pan. Spoon the cheesecake filling over the batter, then use the offset spatula to spread the cheesecake across the pan. Don't worry about getting it even-you'll end up swirling this layer! Finally, dollop the remaining brownie batter over the cheesecake filling. Use a butter knife to swirl the layers together.
• Bake the brownies. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of the brownies comes out with a few crumbs attached. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
• Serve and store. Run a butter knife or offset spatula along the edges of the pan and use the overhanging parchment as handles to lift the bars out of the pan and onto a cutting board. Use a hot knife to slice into 2-inch squares and serve. The brownies can be stored in an airtight container or zip-top bag at room temperature for up to 3 days.

FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE BROWNIES (GLUTEN FREE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Grease an 8-inch baking pan with 1 teaspoon butter. Add cocoa powder; move pan around to spread evenly. Turn pan upside down over the sink; tap gently to remove excess cocoa. Place baking pan inside a larger baking pan.
• Place chocolate, 1/4 cup butter, and coconut oil in top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is almost completely melted, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Bring 4 cups water to a simmer in the same saucepan from the double boiler.
• Whisk eggs and sugar together in a large bowl. Mix vanilla extract and espresso together in a separate bowl until espresso is dissolved. Pour vanilla extract mixture into egg mixture. Add salt. Stir in cooled chocolate mixture.
• Pour chocolate batter into the prepared 8-inch pan. Pour simmering water into the larger baking pan to create a hot water bath.
• Bake brownies in the water bath in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean, with a few crumbs attached, 52 to 55 minutes.
• Remove 8-inch pan carefully from the hot water bath. Invert onto a wire rack lined with parchment paper. Cool for 30 minutes. Refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours. Cut into squares and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

FLOURLESS CHEESECAKE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325°F. Spray a nonstick 9 x 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray and line with two strips of parchment 8 inches wide and long enough to leave a 2-inch overhang on all sides.
• In a medium bowl, whisk 1 large whole egg with 1 egg yolk (separate the whites and reserve, set aside).
• Add 1⁄4 cup water, the honey, and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla and stir with the spatula until combined.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the almond meal, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda.
• Pour the egg mixture into the bowl with the dry mixture and mix well with a spatula. Fold in the chocolate chips.
• Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
• Soften the package of cream cheese in the microwave, mix in sugar, reserved egg white and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla.
• Pour over the brownie mix and spread over the top with a spatula, marbelize the with a toothpick.
• Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
• Let cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting into 12 bars.

FUDGY GLUTEN-FREE CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Make the cream cheese swirl:
• Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Add egg and vanilla and beat until smooth.
• Make the brownies:
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter baking pan and line with 2 overlapping layers of parchment, leaving a 2" overhang on all sides. Butter parchment.
• Whisk cornstarch, cocoa powder, coffee, and salt in a small bowl.
• Combine chocolate and 6 Tbsp. butter in a large heatproof bowl set over a pot of barely simmering water, stirring occasionally, until butter and chocolate are melted and smooth. Remove from heat, then stir in sugar and vanilla. Whisk in eggs, one at a time, then whisk in cornstarch mixture until smooth, about 1 minute.
• Transfer batter to prepared pan. Dollop cream cheese mixture over batter, then swirl into batter with a knife or spatula.
• Bake brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, about 30 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cool completely. Using parchment overhang, transfer brownies to a cutting board. Cut into 4 pieces lengthwise, then 4 pieces crosswise to make 16 bars.
• Do Ahead
• Brownies can be made 3 days ahead. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.