Indulge in the rich, seasonal flavors of our Autumn Harvest Cheesecake Blondies. These blissful bars layer a moist, apple-packed blondie with a smooth cinnamon cheesecake and are crowned with a homemade brown butter maple icing.
Ingredients for Blondies:
- Pure unsalted butter, 1 cup
- Deep golden brown sugar, 2 cups
- Farm-fresh eggs, 3
- A splash of vanilla extract, 1 tsp
- Flour, 2 cups, for a sturdy base
- Cornstarch, 1 tbsp, to soften the texture
- Baking powder, 1 tsp, for rise
- A dash of cinnamon, 1 tsp, for spice
- Salt, 1/2 tsp, for flavor enhancement
- Red apples, 2, diced for bursts of tartness
Ingredients for Cinnamon Cheesecake:
- Cream cheese, 16 oz, softened to creamy perfection
- Sugar, 1/2 cup, for sweetness
- Heavy cream, 1 cup, whipped into clouds
- Vanilla essence, 1 tsp
- A sprinkle of cinnamon, 1/2 tsp
Ingredients for Brown Butter Maple Icing:
- Butter, 1/4 cup, browned to nutty glory
- Icing sugar, 1 cup, sifted for smoothness
- Pure maple syrup, 2 tbsp, for autumnal sweetness
- Cinnamon, 1/2 tsp, and vanilla, 1/2 tsp, for spice and depth
- A pinch of salt, to balance the flavors
Instructions:
- Blondie Base: Brown the butter, mix with sugar, then cool. Blend in eggs and vanilla. Stir in dry ingredients and apples. Bake the base until golden and set.
- Cheesecake Layer: Whip cream cheese and sugar, then fold in spiced whipped cream. Spread over the cooled blondies and let it set in the fridge.
- Maple Icing: Brown butter, then whisk in icing ingredients. Drizzle over the blondies for a glossy finish.
To Serve: Cut into squares and serve the blondies with a generous drizzle of icing.
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