Chunky Cheesecake Brownies

Ingredients and Weight:

1. Dark chocolate - 200 grams
2. Cream cheese - 300 grams
3. Butter - 100 grams
4. Sugar - 150 grams
5. Eggs - 3
6. All-purpose flour - 100 grams
7. Cocoa powder - 50 grams
8. Salt - 1 teaspoon
9. Chopped nuts or chocolate chunks - 100 grams (optional)

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
2. In a bowl, combine the dark chocolate and butter, and microwave for 2 minutes or until melted, stirring occasionally.
3. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one by one and mix well after each addition.
4. Stir in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
5. Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the cream cheese mixture and stir until well combined.
6. Add the chopped nuts or chocolate chunks (if using) and mix gently.
7. Pour the mixture into a baking dish lined with baking paper.
8. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Let cool completely before cutting into squares or serving.

Nutritional Information: (Based on the provided ingredients)

• Calories: Each serving provides around 450 calories
• Fat: 25 grams
• Carbohydrates: 45 grams
• Protein: 10 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and creamy cheesecake flavor combined with the rich cocoa flavor of brownies.
• The added chopped nuts or chocolate chunks provide a crunchy texture contrast to the soft brownie.
• Perfect dessert for a special occasion or a treat for any chocolate lover.

User Comments:

1. "This dish is amazing! The combination of cheesecake and brownie is perfect."
2. "The texture is so rich and creamy, loved the addition of chopped nuts."
3. "A great dessert for a special occasion, will definitely make this again."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to use good quality dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
• When baking, ensure that the oven is preheated to the correct temperature to ensure even baking.
• Let the brownies cool completely before cutting or serving to ensure the best texture and flavor.