Gluten Free Mochaccino Cheesecake Brownies

Gluten Free Mochaccino Cheesecake Brownies are a variation of my cheesecake brownies yet it's different enough that I like a recipe to follow. It has a coffee flavoured base, cinnamon in the cream cheese layer and more coffee in a chocolate glaze. Expect rave reviews!

For gluten free bakers fudgy brownies are a great place to start. It is easy to be successful and everyone loves them. Even when they don’t turn out exactly like you wanted people gobble them up without complaint.

Cake vs Brownies

Cake is light and airy while brownies are dense and fudgy. Brownies typically have half as much flour as cake. There are numerous variations among brownie recipes and of course some recipes are bigger. A general guide is to choose a recipe with only one-half cup of flour. Just pay attention to this until you find your perfect brownie recipe(s).

These brownies are made with quinoa flour. It is expensive compared to other gluten free flours but it works well as a single flour in brownies. It is also easy to find at health food stores, well-stocked grocery stores and online.

If you are experimenting with other flours you might be interested in reading my blog post series on How To Use Gluten Free Flours.

Get The Tools

Every kitchen needs a few tools and two square baking pans is the most basic tool. You can bake so many things with just these two pans. From granola bars to sushi pizza to Australian Lamingtons there is no end to the value of these pans. You don't need the most expensive ones but do yourself a favour and don't buy the cheapest ones either.

• 8-inch square carbon steel baking pan
• 8-inch square silicone baking pan
• 9-inch square stoneware baking dish

Everyday to Gourmet

My mom always served her brownies right out of the pan. But somehow I became obsessed with making my brownies look nice…really nice. I learned to remove them from the pan using the tin foil lining, then cut them precisely using a ruler and a knife dipped in hot water. If I serve brownies that's just how I do it!

In this photo I simply arranged them on a pedestal tray because as I often say, "everything looks better on a pedestal tray". I pinched a few pansies from my garden and voila, a gourmet presentation. If you like the idea of using edible flowers check out this post, How To Use Edible Flowers in the Kitchen. Then be suer to grow some, it's really easy.

Gluten Free Mochaccino Cheesecake Brownies

These brownies are a variation of my cheesecake brownies yet they're different enough that people ask for the recipe. If you love mocha these are a must!

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Course: Baking, Dessert

Cuisine: Canadian

Keyword: gluten free brownies, Mochaccino Cheesecake Brownies

Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 16 pieces

Author: Cinde Little

Ingredients

BROWNIE BASE

• ▢ 1½ cups chocolate chips
• ▢ ½ cup butter
• ▢ ⅓ cup sugar
• ▢ 2 eggs
• ▢ 1 tablespoon instant coffee dissolved in ½ tablespoon boiling water
• ▢ ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ ½ cup quinoa flour

CHEESECAKE TOPPING

• ▢ 8 oz cream cheese , room temperature
• ▢ ¼ cup sugar
• ▢ 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 1 egg
• ▢ 1 tablespoon milk
• ▢ 2 tablespoon quinoa flour

CHOCOLATE GLAZE/DRIZZLE (optional)

• ▢ 6 oz bittersweet chocolate
• ▢ 2 tablespoon butter
• ▢ ½ cup whipping cream
• ▢ 1½ tablespoon instant coffee granules , dissolved in 1 tablespoon boiling water

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking pan and line with foil.

BROWNIE BASE

• In a small bowl melt chocolate chips in the microwave for 1 minute. Stir and add the butter. Microwave for another 30 seconds and stir until the mixture is smooth. Set aside to cool.
• In another bowl whisk together the sugar, eggs, coffee and vanilla. Add melted chocolate mixture and stir.
• Sprinkle flour over mixture and stir until combined. Pour into the prepared pan.

MOCHACCINO CHEESECAKE TOPPING

• In an electric mixer beat the cream cheese, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and egg until smooth.
• Add the milk and flour beating until combined. Pour cheesecake mixture evenly over the brownie base.

BAKING

• Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until the middle springs back when gently touched in the center with a finger. Allow to cool while making the glaze.

CHOCOLATE GLAZE/DRIZZLE

• Melt chocolate and butter together in a small pan over low heat. Stir until smooth.
• In a small cup combine instant coffee granules with boiling water and stir to dissolve.
• Add the coffee and whipping cream to the chocolate and stir until smooth.
• Drizzle about half the glaze over the cooked and cooled brownies in a diagonal pattern. Switch directions and drizzle the remaining glaze in a diagonal pattern the other way.
• Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight before cutting.
• Remove brownie from the pan using the foil overhang. Peel away foil and cut brownies using a hot knife. Be sure to wipe the knife after each cut.

Notes

*Alternately you can skip the glaze/drizzle altogether and top each piece with a single chocolate-covered coffee bean.