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Brownie Cheesecake with a side of Ambiance #MyBaristaMoment #CBias #Collectivebias

January 18, 2012 by 11 Comments

This post if for ALL you coffee drinkers out there!   Smart & Final carries a line of coffee called “Ambiance”.   Here’s what some of the special blend packaging looks like:

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Some of those special blends include:  Hazelnut, French Vanilla, Italian Roast, House Blend, Espresso, and Kona Style.  I saw bags of Restaurant blend, boxes of coffee packets, Classic roast, and instant decaf!  (there were probably more on the shelf…I just couldn’t keep my eyes in one spot!)

Now…you need a TASTY treat to go along with this coffee….right?

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That’s what I thought you’d say!  Let’s start making this CheeseCake Brownie.  It’s a GOOD thing that while shopping at Smart & Final, they have a great variety of First Street Products.  You’ll be able to snag everything you need to make this DELICIOUS treat.

Here’s what you’ll need:

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1 package (19-21 oz) Brownie Mix  (13 x 9 inch pan size)

4 packages of Cream Cheese

1 cup of Sugar

1 teaspoon Vanilla

1/2 cup Sour Cream

3 eggs

2 squares of Semi-Sweet Chocolate (or I just grabbed a bag of morsels)

 

  • First, PREHEAT oven to 325.
  • Next, prepare your Brownie mix as directed on package.  Then, Pour it into a 13 x 9 inch pan sprayed with cooking spray.  (yes..this is a great project to do with your kids.  AND…remind them to get all the egg shells out!)
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Once it’s in the oven, BAKE for about 25 minutes OR until the top center is almost set (if it looks too wiggly, keep cooking!)
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WHILE the brownies are baking, let’s start mixing the Cream Cheese, Sugar, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl until really mixed well.
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Then, add in your sour cream…mixing well.  Add your eggs…ONE at A TIME, using the LOW speed until all blended together.
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Your brownies should be almost ready…(if not..just wait.  The brownies need to be set in the middle OR the cheesecake will fall in!)
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GENTLY pour the cheesecake batter over the brownie layer in the pan.  (you will come to the top of the pan)
BAKE an additional 40 minutes, or until the center of the cheesecake is set (and not wiggly).
When it comes out, run a knife around the edges (to make sure you can get it out) and cool.  Refrigerate for 4 hours.
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**Right before devouring mine, I melted the morsels and drizzled a little chocolate over the top.  Why not!
Now…just sit back and relax.  Time to enjoy!
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Did you know that IF you switch to Ambiance coffee from Smart & final, you can go to www.smartandfinal.com/Ambiance2012 and enter the code on the receipt from your purchase of Ambiance and be entered to win some AMAZING prizes:
  • First Prize DeLonghi BCO264B Cafe Nero Combo Coffee/Espresso Maker (a $200 value)  (one grand prize per week, 3 total over the campaign)
  • OR one of Six $50 SmartCash cards (Two winners per week, 6 winners total)
**PLUS, visitors to the www.smartandfinal.com/Ambiance2012 will be able to vote for their favorite Ambiance Coffee Recipe and everyone who votes will be entered to win $50 worth of Ambiance products (6 winners–two winners per week over campaign)
If you’d like to see our crazy shopping trip to Smart & Final to grab all the goodies to make this recipe…just click HERE.
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This project has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for #collectivebias #CBias.  #MyBaristaMoment
 All photos, opinions, and cute kids are my own!

 

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Comments

  1. Amy @ The Mom Hood says:
    February 9, 2012 at 9:28 pm

    Ok, brownies WITH cheesecake? Heck to the yeah!

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  2. Cameron says:
    November 5, 2012 at 10:03 am

    This sounds amazing!!! Thank you for sharing… can’t wait to try it!

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  3. Debbie Langley says:
    November 10, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    I think I would like to try the french vanilla coffee. Thanks for the receipe for the CheeseCake brownies. They look delicious.

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  4. Fee (Phyllis) Roberts says:
    November 16, 2012 at 6:57 pm

    These look so good! I love Brownies! =D

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  5. Kathy Smith says:
    November 25, 2012 at 4:59 am

    we all love cheesecake in this family. Can’t wait to try this recipe on them it looks so delicious.

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  6. Dorothy Boucher says:
    December 3, 2012 at 4:59 am

    that looks so yummy!!! i am looking forward to definitely putting one together and trying this.. thanks for sharing

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  7. Nena Sinclair says:
    December 3, 2012 at 1:29 pm

    Yummy! How could you possibly go wrong with a combination of brownies and cheesecake!!!

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  8. LAMusing says:
    December 3, 2012 at 6:46 pm

    Wow – brownie AND cheesecake – what a great duo :)

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  9. Ashley Miller says:
    December 18, 2012 at 3:30 pm

    Ohh Myyy Goodness!! i am going to have to try these!! Next on the baking list! Thanks for sharing!! =)

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  10. Fee (Phyllis) Roberts says:
    December 26, 2012 at 1:36 pm

    These look so good! My daughter loves cheesecake. I’ll have to make this for her birthday next week =D

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  11. Daraya says:
    December 30, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    Looks amazing and sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing! :)

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