Bake From Scratch – Vol 12 Issue 02 MarchApril 2026 – Bake From Scratch

The addition of cream cheese adds fat and moisture that keeps peanut butter from separating and drying out when baked, and the fi nished product is a fudgy brownie swirled with creamy ribbons of peanut butter goodness. Brownie: 8 ounces (226 grams) 60% to 70% cacao bittersweet chocolate, chopped ¾ cup (170 grams) unsalted butter, cubed 1⅔ cups (200 grams) confectioners’ sugar ¾ cup (165 grams) fi rmly packed dark brown sugar 1¼ cups (156 grams) all-purpose fl our 3 tablespoons (15 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted ¾ teaspoon kosher salt ¾ teaspoon instant espresso powder ¼ teaspoon baking powder 4 large eggs (200 grams), lightly beaten and room temperature 2 teaspoons (8 grams) vanilla extract Swirl: (8-ounce) package (226 grams) cream cheese, softened ½ cup (128 grams) creamy peanut butter ⅓ cup (67 grams) granulated sugar large egg (50 grams), room temperature tablespoon (8 grams) all-purpose fl our teaspoon vanilla extract 1.

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a 9-inch square baking pan with foil, letting excess extend over sides of pan; spray foil with cooking spray. 2. For brownie: In the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate and butter over simmering water, whisking occasionally, until melted and smooth. Turn off heat, and whisk in confectioners’ sugar and brown sugar until well combined, 1 to 2 minutes.

(Mixture will not be completely smooth.) Remove from heat; let cool for 5 minutes. 3. In a medium bowl, whisk together fl our, cocoa, salt, espresso powder, and baking powder. 4. Gradually add eggs to chocolate mixture, whisking until combined. Whisk in vanilla. Fold in fl our mixture just until combined. Spread two-thirds of batter (about 3 cups or 762 grams) into prepared pan.

5. For swirl: In another medium bowl, beat all ingredients with a hand mixer at medium speed until smooth and creamy. Spoon mixture onto batter in large dollops. Spoon remaining brownie batter around swirl mixture in large dollops. Using a wooden pick, swirl together layers. 6. Bake until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs or an instant- read thermometer inserted in center registers 200°F (93°C), 50 to 55 minutes.

Let cool in pan for 15 minutes. Using excess foil as handles, remove from pan, and let cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into bars. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. bake from scratch Makes 9 to 12 brownies Inspired by the indulgent layers of millionaire shortbread bars, these brownies feature a layer of thick, gooey caramel, delicately topped with a dark chocolate ganache. A sprinkle of sea salt on top cuts through the richness of the brownies and hearkens back to the subtle saltiness of shortbread in the original bars.

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