Caramel Topped Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies
- Ingredients:25
- Servings:12
- Calories per serving:1150
Caramel Topped Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies
- Ingredients:25
- Servings:12
- Calories per serving:1150
Combining two comfort food classics -- cheesecake and brownies -- fit the menu perfectly for My Favorite Things food truck. Customers are loving the 2020 Neighborhood to Nation contest winner that uses Gold Medal™ Chocolate Brownie Mix, homemade pumpkin pie cheesecake filling, and their own decadent caramel topping.
Ingredient
Brownie Base
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Water, hot, approx. 120°F | 8 oz | 1 cup |
| Gold Medal™ Chocolate Brownie Mix (11312) | 1 lb 13.00 oz | 6 1/2 cups |
| Milk chocolate chips | 6 oz | 1 cup |
Pumpkin Cheesecake
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Cream cheese, softened | 1 lb | 2 cups |
| Brown sugar, packed | 4 oz | 1/2 cup |
| Pumpkin puree, canned | 15 oz | 2 cups |
| Sweetened condensed milk | 11 oz | 1 cup |
| Sour cream | 8 oz | 1 cup |
| Cinnamon, ground | ---Value Not Available | 1 tsp |
| Ginger, ground | ---Value Not Available | 1 tsp |
| Nutmeg, ground | ---Value Not Available | 1/2 tsp |
| Allspice, ground | ---Value Not Available | 1/2 tsp |
| Sea salt | ---Value Not Available | 1/2 tsp |
| Cloves, ground | ---Value Not Available | 1/8 tsp |
| Corn starch | ---Value Not Available | 2 Tbsp |
| Water | ---Value Not Available | 3 Tbsp |
| Lemon juice | ---Value Not Available | 2 Tbsp |
| Vanilla extract | ---Value Not Available | 2 tsp |
Caramel Sauce
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Brown sugar, packed | 1 lb | 2 cups |
| Water | 2 oz | 1/4 cup |
| Butter, unsalted | 6 oz | 3/4 cup |
| Heavy cream | 8 oz | 1 cup |
| Sea salt | ---Value Not Available | 1/2 tsp |
Assembly
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Whipped topping | 8 oz | 3 cups |
| Pecans, chopped | 3 oz | 3/4 cup |
Instructions
- Brownie Base
Mix water and brownie mix in large bowl by hand until almost smooth. Stir in chocolate chips.
Line 13x9-inch baking pan with parchment so that parchment hangs at least 2 inches over edges of pan for easy pan removal. Spread batter in pan.
- Pumpkin Cheesecake
Beat cream cheese and brown sugar in large bowl using 6-quart stand mixer with beater attachment until smooth.
Add pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, salt and cloves; beat until well blended. Stop mixer; scrape bowl and beater.
Combine cornstarch and water; add to cream cheese mixture. Add lemon juice and vanilla; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour evenly over brownie base.
Bake as directed below; rotate pan one-half turn (180°) and reduce oven temp as directed, then bake again.
After 2nd baking, cool 2 hours at room temperature. Refrigerate to chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven, low fan |
300°F |
30 minutes |
Standard Oven |
350°F |
40 minutes |
- Bake (2nd time)
Convection Oven, low fan | 275°F | 40 minutes
Standard Oven | 325°F | 40 minutes
- Caramel Sauce
Place brown sugar and water in small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil until mixture reaches 225-230°F. Remove from heat.
Add butter; stir until well incorporated.
Return to heat; stir until reaches a boil. Boil 1 minute.
Remove from heat; stir in heavy cream. Return to heat; bring to a boil. Boil 1 1/2 minutes.
Remove from heat. Stir in salt. Let stand until cool. Store in refrigerator until serving.
- Assembly (Made-to-Order)
Invert cheesecake brownie onto cutting board; remove parchment. Invert onto another cutting board. Cut with cheesecake brownie with hot dry knife 6x2 to make 12 pieces.
Warm caramel sauce. To serve, place 1 piece onto individual serving plate.
Drizzle with caramel sauce; top with whipped cream and pecans.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories1150
- Total Fat60g
- Protein12g
- Total Carbohydrate139g
- Sugars114g
Servings: 12
Serving Size: 1 piece
Amount Per Serving Calories : 1150
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 60g | 92% |
| Saturated Fat | 32g | 159% |
| Trans Fat | 1&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 660mg | 28% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 139g | 46% |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g | 18% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 2g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 114g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 12g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 25% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Potassium | 450mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 140% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 30% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 1,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 8,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 1&½,
- Fat 9&½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 1oz-eq,
- Dairy 1c,
- Fats & Oils 3tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice9
