Saturday, March 15, 2008

Cinnamon Cheesecake Swirled Blondies

Recipe adapted from http://bakingblonde.blogspot.com

Blondies:
6 tbsp butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional

Preheat oven to 350.

Spray 8 x 8 pan with Pam.

Mix the brown sugar with the melted butter and beat until smooth. Beat in egg and then vanilla. Add salt, stir in flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Mix in nuts.

Cheesecake Swirl:
1 block cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg

In bowl combine cream cheese, sugar, cinnamon, flour and vanilla beat until smooth. Add egg and beat just until combined. Set aside.

Pour blondie batter into prepared pan. Spread evenly. Using a cookie scoop place dollops of cream cheese mixture on top of blondie batter. Run a knife through the blondie and cheesecake layers to swirl it together.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set.