🌟 Walnut Brownie Cheesecake Recipe 🌟
✨ Introduction:
This Walnut Brownie Cheesecake recipe is a delightful twist on the classic cheesecake, featuring the rich flavors of walnuts and a luscious brownie-like texture. Adopted and perfected, this creation promises a decadent experience that will surely elevate your dessert game. To take it to the next level, consider adding the Chocolate Fluff Icing (check out recipe#81988) for an extra layer of indulgence.
🕒 Time Table:
| Preparation Time | Cooking Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 25 minutes | 1 hour 10 minutes | 1 hour 35 minutes |
🍽️ Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups margarine
- 3 cups light ricotta cheese
- 4 cups light brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cups half-and-half
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar (for optional dusting)
📊 Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 380.6
- Fat: 18.8g
- Saturated Fat: 7.6g
- Cholesterol: 90.8mg
- Sodium: 280.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 40.2g
- Fiber: 1.6g
- Sugar: 28.4g
- Protein: 15.5g
⭐ Chef’s Note:
This Walnut Brownie Cheesecake may differ in texture from the conventional cream cheese cheesecakes, but fear not, as its uniqueness is its charm. The combination of light ricotta cheese, cocoa, and the nutty goodness of walnuts creates a symphony of flavors that dance on your taste buds.
🔪 Instructions:
- Lightly grease the sides of an 8 or 9-inch springform pan.
- Combine the crust ingredients, ensuring a well-mixed texture.
- Press the crust evenly over the bottom of the pan and chill while preparing the filling.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine ricotta cheese, brown sugar, cocoa, half-and-half, flour, vanilla, and salt. Beat until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating until smooth after each addition.
- Stir in the chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter over the prepared crust and bake at 350°F for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until the center is just set.
- Turn off the oven and cool the cheesecake in the oven with the door propped open for 30 minutes.
- Remove to a wire cooling rack and loosen the cake from the rim of the pan with a metal spatula.
- Cool completely and then chill for at least 4 hours.
- If desired, sift confectioners’ sugar over the cheesecake immediately before serving. Alternatively, ice with the suggested Chocolate Fluff Icing and garnish with chocolate curls and whole walnuts for an extra touch of elegance.
🌈 Final Touch:
Serve this Walnut Brownie Cheesecake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an added layer of indulgence. This recipe, born out of experimentation and love, is a testament to the joy of culinary exploration. Enjoy every bite of this unique and delightful dessert creation! ✨🍰✨
