Sweet Melissa Sundays (On Wednesday) – Black Bottom Brownies
Sorry for the late SMS submission. This week’s recipe was selected by Cynthia of BakingTherapist. I have to admit when I first saw the selection, I planned on skipping it because I’m just not that into chocolate. This recipe’s saving grace was the cheesecake top. I’ve never met a cheese I didn’t like. Hence, cheesecake is up there in a three-way tie for my favorite desserts alongside strawberry shortcake and carrot cake. So I figured, if I didn’t like the chocolate bottom, I could always chuck it.
The recipe called for these brownies to be topped with chocolate chips but I opted for a (lame) first-time attempt to add a chocolate swirl. Didn’t come out horrible but I definitely need more practice swirling.
Overall, these brownies were good if you like the moist, fudgy kind. And of course, I thought the cheesecake top was excellent. I would definitely try these again and next time, get better swirl action on top and maybe add walnut to the brownie bottom for texture. (or because I love nuts as much as I love cheese)
Make sure to check out Cynthia’s blog for the recipe or pick up a copy of The Sweet Melissa Baking Book.
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Megan — January 27, 2010 @ 5:26 pm
Mmm… I love cheesecake brownies… and black-bottom cupcakes. I just made brownies earlier this week — if I hadn't, I'd be making these right away. I'm saving this idea for my next brownie craving!
Stephanie — January 27, 2010 @ 5:33 pm
I think the chocolate swirl on top and adding walnuts are both excellent ideas…when I make these brownies I'm doing it that way!! Peace, Stephanie
Dani — January 27, 2010 @ 6:08 pm
oh my god! i have never met a brownie i didnt like, and this is no exception yummy!
Jeanine — January 27, 2010 @ 6:46 pm
Ah, Sunday, Wednesday…any day is good as long as you have cheesecake!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that picture! It is perfect! 
Sarah — January 27, 2010 @ 7:24 pm
Your brownies look great! I skipped this one as it got mixed reviews… I'm with you on the cheesecake – love it. Though given the choice between cheesecake and brownies, brownies will win every time
My swirling attempts have not gone well, either…
Tracey — January 27, 2010 @ 8:16 pm
Beautiful! I'm surprised you were able to taste the cheesecake layer. I thought it was really overwhelmed by the chocolate brownies below. I struggle with swirling too – it looks so easy yet just never turns out quite right for me
Katrina — January 27, 2010 @ 8:42 pm
I have never tried these, but they look de-lish!
Ingrid — January 27, 2010 @ 8:53 pm
LOL, I have swirl issues too. Like yourself I think the cream cheese layer totally makes this.~ingrid
Velva — January 28, 2010 @ 3:58 am
I do like the moist fudgy kind of brownie! This looks awesome. The cheesecake top is an added bonus. Very nice.
Kathleen — January 28, 2010 @ 5:55 am
These look like a slice of heaven.
spike. — January 28, 2010 @ 4:26 pm
I didn't get a chance to make these but the cheesecake on top sounds fab!
Jelli Bean — January 28, 2010 @ 5:56 pm
Yum, this looks delicious. I am a chocoholic and could definitely help you out in devouring these little beauties. Mmm!
Patricia - Brownies for Dinner — January 28, 2010 @ 7:29 pm
Om nom nom. These look delicious. I was just thinking I wanted something to go with my cup of tea – one of these would be perfect. Too bad I can't eat the picture
Gala — January 28, 2010 @ 7:51 pm
mmm yum, don't worry swirls are a hard thing to make, the thicker the batter the harder to swirl it
Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction — January 28, 2010 @ 8:20 pm
Yum… These brownies sound de-lish! I would probably eat the whole pan.
Megan — January 29, 2010 @ 5:03 am
Don't like chocolate? You can send it all to me!
Mindy — January 30, 2010 @ 1:54 am
Beautiful brownies! And i have to say, I just read your wedding cake blog entry… brave, brave girl! I think my husband would have had a heart attack if I would have done that.
What a fun, picturesque wedding.
Susan — January 30, 2010 @ 2:26 am
Your brownies look great! I think walnuts would be a great addition to these!
SteelCityFlan — January 30, 2010 @ 9:13 pm
Every time I've made cheesecake brownies for anyone, they've never made it out of my house
These look delicious.
The Bahens — January 31, 2010 @ 2:03 am
Great job on your brownies! I thought about sitting out too, but I'm so glad I didn't; these were fantastic!
sophia — January 31, 2010 @ 4:30 am
I'm actually not a big fan of brownies because they look like condensed poop. But yours look terrific and entrancing with the two contrasting layers of colors!
Stephanie — February 1, 2010 @ 1:10 am
ooh a walnut addition to these sounds good – it would add a whole 'other dimension of texture! great idea. PS – your swirling looks just fine to me!