Dreamy Blackberry Brownies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Blackberry Puree
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1/4 cup water
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1/4 cup white sugar
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6 ounces fresh or frozen blackberries
→ Brownies
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1 and 1/2 cups sugar
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12 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 teaspoons vanilla
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2 eggs, large
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3/4 cup cocoa powder
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Cheesecake
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
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1 large egg, room temperature
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1/2 teaspoon salt
# Instructions:
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Stir blackberries, water, and sugar together in a small pot. Heat it on medium-high for about 8-10 minutes, smashing the berries while they soften. Strain the mix through a fine mesh and let it chill.
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Preheat the oven to 325°F. Use parchment paper to line an 8x8 baking pan.
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Melt the butter, then whisk with sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Gently fold in the cocoa and flour until just blended. Even out the mixture in your prepared pan.
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Mix cream cheese, yogurt, sugar, egg, and salt on high until fully smooth (2-3 minutes). Carefully layer this on top of the brownie base.
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Spoon small amounts of the blackberry puree on top of the cheesecake mixture. Use a knife or toothpick to swirl it into a pattern.
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Bake for about 1 hour, or until the top is lightly golden and a knife comes out with few crumbs. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.
# Notes:
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Store in the fridge for no more than 5 days.
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Can be made ahead and kept chilled overnight!
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Makes 9 hefty brownies.