Ingredients
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 eggs
3/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
In the microwave, melt butter and chocolate. Let cool a bit.
Beat in a mixer the eggs and sugar. Add vanilla and salt.
Slowly add in the chocolate/butter mixture.
Fold in the flour.
Bake in an 8x8 pan lined with parchment or nonstick foil for about 30 minutes. Let cool.
Peanut Butter Cheesecake Filling:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Preparation
Beat heavy cream to soft peaks and add sugar. Transfer to a bowl. Beat the cream cheese and peanut butter. Fold whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture. Spread on top of the thick brownie layer, Ganache: I had some difficulty with the original ganache recipe so I am posting the glaze I will be using the next time I make these as I use it often with great results.
Chocolate Glaze: (love this glaze!!!! Cuts awesome!!!!!) 2 & 1/4 ounces unsalted butter 4 ounces dark chocolate 1 & 1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
Microwave the butter and chocolate until smooth. Stir in the corn syrup. Pour over bars and chill until firm. Cut using a sharp knife and clean it in between cuts
