CHOCOHOLICS! I have something for you!!
I have yet to discover THE formula for making the ideal post that gets noticed, but I have found that chocolate seems to get people's attention. If you're reading this, then it worked with you, right?
Perhaps chestnut potato soup isn't as enticing? I can tell you that the soup was a HUGE hit in my family. Everybody loved it.
COUNT DOWN TO CHRISTMAS - 27 DAYS. I don't know about you, but I know that we'll be having lots of get-togethers over the next month, and I am always looking for great ideas for making our guests happy. This one, I can tell you for sure is a sure fire hit.
So, tell me, is there a better combo than cheesecake and chocolate? I could argue some others, how about you?
This is a heads up to all my followers, I have started planning my gingerbread house. I need to let you know that I get really carried away with this every year. This year, I have plans to out do myself. I will posting more about that soon.
ALL CONTENT IS MINE AND ORIGINAL! All of these food photos were taken with my Nikon D5300 and my favorite Lens, the Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G. You can find out more about me in my INTRO POST.
RECIPE
Ingredients
1/3 cup (about 6 tablespoons) butter, softened
1/3 cup oil
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
2/3 cup cocoa powder
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Cheesecake Layer:
2(8oz) packages cream cheese
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt
Ganache Layer:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
150g (about 2/3 cup) semi-sweet chocolate, roughly chopped
Instructions
A. Cream butter and oil with sugar in medium mixing bowl. Add eggs, vanilla, salt, and soda. Stir in flour and cocoa powder until smooth.
B. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F (180 C) and grease a 13x9 inch baking dish or pan with oil.
C. Pour brownie batter into prepared pan and spread into even layer.
D. In separate bowl, Beat cream cheese until very smooth then add sugar. Mix in eggs, vanilla, and salt and beat until creamy. Pour Cheesecake batter carefully over brownie batter and smooth with spatula.
E. Bake for about 35-45 minutes until cheesecake layer is set and edges are slightly browned.
F. Remove from oven and cool for at least 30 minutes then put in refrigerator to cool for about 1 hour.
G. When bars are cooled, heat cream in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring just to a boil. Immediately remove from heat and stir in chocolate until melted and smooth.
H. Pour over bars and smooth with spatula. When ganache has set, cut into squares and serve cold or at room temperature.
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@gringalicious Followed and upvoted! Follow me @Sandra16 Thank you very much! ;-)
Do you have an introduction post?
To my intro do you mean, my presentation? Sorry, I'm new to Steemit
https://steemit.com/introducemyself/@sandra16/intro-i-introduce-to-the-community-of-steemit-my-name-is-sandra-sandra16
que bueno. Ok, when it is possible, try to use your own photos, especially on your food posts. I will be watching your progress. Buena Suerte! STEEM ON!
Ok! I'll make you an appointment .. Which means .. STEEM ON!
Always tempting me with chocolat and your amazing photos!! ;) Great work/post!
so glad I could be here for you. I got more chocolate coming tomorrow, be sure to watch for it! STEEM ON!
I will! :)
:P Where is the recipe?
Awesome! A reader. Sorry, thanks for catching that for me. it is now update with the recipe
hahaha :) I really thought for a moment that it was some kind of post-modern recipe article where you must guess all the instructions or something like that :P I'm glad I asked!
I think they look fantastic!
Were they tricky to cut?
No, not at all. They were firm enough yet super moist. Thanks so much for the compliment
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Yum!! Just bought some Belgian chocolate which is already safely packed in my bag to take with me in a few days. Def gonna make one of your delicious looking chocolate recipes when I'm back home!
You probably said this in one of your posts, but where you going?
Back home to Cambodia. But we don't have decent chocolate over there. Well we do but it is $4 for a 100 gram tablet. And nothing beat Belgium chocolate ;-)
@gringalicious - chocolate cheesecake and brownie?
That's a great combo!
Bam! Am flying to Chile - watch out !
okay that one's a joke :)
This ones for real - that won't last long if I were there :P ha ha
it looks so damn tempting!
Triple bam!
Thanks so much @englishtchrivy
Looks very Delicious and great photographs :)
thanks so much for the kind words, @funnyman. STEEM ON!!
Wow! Those look so dank!
So glad you liked it. How much longer will you be in Ecuador?
No return date, one more month min.
Good for you, no limits.
OMG ! You know how much I love Chocolate! Mmmmmm! I definately need to find time to make these they look so delicious! Yummy! They have the look of another favorite of mine , Nanaimo Bars ! Thanks so much for shareing ! Im drooling right now lol !β¨ ππβ¨
I hope you can find the time. Thanks for a thoughtful and kind comment. Encouragement is so awesome! STEEM ON!!
This is the most mouthwatering post I have ever read! I thought it was nanaimo bars, but the recipe is real, and pictures tasty as well. Thank you!
Oooh lovely. I might have to start baking and alarm the family lol!
if you make this, they won't be alarmed for long
I keep threatening to bake...but they joke about my cooking skills. I will take this an an incentive and will update you on my progress ! :-) Thank you
Chocolate is sinfully desirable!
I think it is good for the soul
So glad you liked it @snuffly