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MARBLED CREAM CHEES
MARBLED CREAM CHEESE E

AND KAHLÚA BROWNIE
AND KAHLÚA BROWNIES S

uch like the Cherry
CHEESECAKE FILLING:
Cheesecake Brownies
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, at room
(page 390), these brown- temperature
ies rely on a layer of cream cheese 5 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
1 ⁄4 cup sugar
filling, but they also turn to the
1 large egg
wonderful flavor of Kahlúa for an 1 tablespoon Kahlúa or other coffee liqueur

added kick. My husband took these
BROWNIES:
brownies to the office and everyone
Vegetable oil spray for misting the pan
clamored for more . . . and
1 package (19.8 ounces) brownie mix
demanded the recipe! For a child- 1 ⁄3 cup vegetable oil

friendly version, use vanilla instead 1 ⁄4 cup Kahlúa or other coffee liqueur
2 large eggs
of Kahlúa in the
1 ⁄2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
filling, and use
(optional)
water instead
of Kahlúa in 1. Prepare the filling: Place the cream
cheese, butter, sugar, egg, and Kahlúa in a
the brownies.
large mixing bowl and blend with an electric
mixer on low speed, or with a wooden
spoon, until the mixture is smooth and well
MAKES: 24 SQUARES
combined. Set the bowl aside.
PREPARATION TIME: 15 MINUTES
2. Place a rack in the center of the oven
BAKING TIME: 27 TO 32 MINUTES
and preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly mist