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Hershey’s Cheesecake Brownies

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Hershey's Cheesecake Brownies

Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate! My mouth is salivating at even the mere thought of chocolate right now. As I have mentioned before, Hershey’s is bringing smiles to faces all over with their new spreadable chocolate. Smooth and creamy chocolate and a spoon are two things that just go hand-in-hand. Quite literally for some actually!

Hershey's Spreads

I’ll tell ya one thing for sure; I had to hide my jars of Hershey’s Spreads from my kids because they could devour them in no time at all. Have I mentioned that I have one child in particular who likes to wake up before everyone else, and sneak into things such as chocolate and whipped topping? Oh my it is true, and I don’t know if he will ever grow out of it. That boy has a sweet tooth on him. So, I can only purchase my Hershey’s Spreads when I am ready to use it in a recipe, or share it with the kids. I just never know if it will be around long enough to create something divine!

Hershey's Cheesecake Brownies

After receiving the three flavors of Hershey’s Spreads: Chocolate, Chocolate with Hazelnut and Chocolate with Almond, I immediately began thumbing through cookbooks, searching Pinterest and experimenting with different uses for the delicious spreads. I will be posting some of my favorite pairings in a couple of days, but for now I want to share a fantastic recipe that my mom came up with. When she heard that I had “jars” of chocolate at my house, she insisted I share the goods. Hm, I wonder where my son gets his major sweet tooth from! In exchange for my generosity in sharing, my mom agreed to help create a recipe with her choice of Hershey’s Spreads. 

Hershey's Cheesecake Brownies

Using the Chocolate with Hazelnut Hershey’s Spreads, we have something amazing to share with you. WARNING: These Hershey’s Cheesecake Brownies are very rich and satisfying! Beginning with a rich chewy layer of brownies hinted with hazelnut, and ending with a hazelnut cheesecake layer on top of the brownies, each bite is pure decadence!

Hershey's Cheesecake Brownies

Hershey's Cheesecake Brownies

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A two layer bar combining rich chocolate and cheesecake flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 16

Ingredients
  

Brownie Layer

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2/3 cup Hershey's cocoa
  • 1/2 cup Hershey's Chocolate with Hazelnut Spread
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbs water
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Hershey's Cheesecake Layer

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup Hershey's Chocolate with Hazelnut Spread
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • To prepare brownie layer, combine all brownie ingredients in a bowl and mix until well combined.
  • Spread batter into the bottom of a greased 8x8 baking dish.

Now prepare the cheesecake layer

  • In a separate bowl, beat together the cheesecake ingredients and spoon over the top of the brownie layer.
  • Using a rubber spatula, carefully spread the cheesecake layer over the brownie layer.
  • Bake 55 minutes. Allow bars to set up before serving.
Now for the giveaway!! One lucky Clever Housewife reader will receive a package of three (3) Hershey’s Spreads flavors and an assortment of recommended pairings. Nom, Nom – now more of you can join in with the #SpreadPossibilities! This will be a flash giveaway ending on 1/30/14. To enter, fill out the form below!

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  2. Anita Sharp says

    Hmmm….the possibilities are endless! One of my favorite ways to enjoy a chocolate spread is to just pair it with graham crackers!! Pure joy!

  3. Sandra VanHoey says

    I’d love to give these brownies a shot but I’d also love with apples or strawberries

  4. Michael Bradley says

    Nice! I’m a major chocoholic… lol Count me in! Spread it on bagels or in a recipe like this… yum!

  5. Mary L says

    I would use it on practically everything. I love chocolate. I would use it as a spread, dip or maybe over ice cream.

  6. Mary L says

    I would use it on practically everything. I love chocolate. I would use it as a spread, dip or maybe over ice cream.

  7. Mary L says

    I would use it on practically everything. I love chocolate. I would use it as a spread, dip or maybe over ice cream.

  8. Lisa Chenier says

    This Hershey’s spread looks amazing! There are so many possibilities! LOL
    This recipe looks so good, and I also have a recipe for No-bake cheesecakes made in separate mason jars that would be awesome with this Hershey’s spread! Even on toast with butter this would be great and “my kids” would definitely eat it up!!

  10. abedabun dawn says

    what wouldyou like to pair your Hershey’s Spreads with first! Bread. Just spread it on a slice of bread and go.

  16. Cindy Merrill says

    I think Hershey’s Spread would be scrumptious on hot buttered cinnamon raisin toast!

  19. Joanne Palumbo says

    Oh, I think my whole family would enjoy these spreads! From the morning toast, to trying one of those delicious brownie recipes, to using as a dip for fresh fruit. The possibilities are endless!! From Any Time to Party Time!! YUM~

  26. Mary G says

    So many great ideas already suggested! I think I want to try on toast first, then graham cracker, then bagel, then…

  30. Cassandra Eastman says

    Oh my goodness, i’m definitely making these Hershey’s Cheesecake Brownies!
    I would pair the spread with fruit, we love strawberries and bananas with chocolate!

  39. lisa blumestein says

    The first thing that comes to mind is strawberrys then graham crackers spread the chocolate and have a chocolate sandwich

  43. Jeanne says

    I would put it with peanut butter and make a sandwich on toasted bread and eat it for breakfast!!

  52. Denise Wisley says

    OH MY GOODNESS!!! I believe I’ve gone to Chocolate Heaven!!! I can-NOT wait to try this!! I looked for this in my local grocery last week, because seeing the commercials of this makes me want to go out & try new recipes & improvising the Hersheys’ Spread for a frosting, topping, spread, or even maybe just an added ingredient – and my store does not carry this item as of yet!!! And then a few days later, I see you posted this recipe for the Hersheys Cheesecake Brownies – Lol! What a great combination & ingenious idea!!! Cheesecake and Hersheys Chocolate!!! 🙂 I had heard the Hersheys Spread was Hersheys answer to the Nutella – I have never purchased the Nutella – and NEVER will!! But you can sure bet your sweet chocolatey goodness I’ll be purchasing Hersheys Spreads (whenever my local grocery store starts carrying it!!!)

  55. Crystal Lynch says

    oooooohhhh weee….This looks really good!! Found my chocolate fix. Can’t wait to try this!!

  58. Lisa R says

    After just eating it outright on a spoon then I would love to try it on pretzels

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  59. Deb C says

    I would spread Hershey’s Spread with Almonds and whipped cream cheese on Lady Fingers for a fun little dessert sandwich.

  62. Crissy Durst says

    I would love to spread it on a warm english muffin and then I would use it to make cupcakes

  78. Paula Hafner says

    I think it would be really good on graham crackers. What about on toast with some marshmallow fluff? Yum.

  79. Jill Myrick says

    I would love to pair the new Hershey spreads with shortbread cookies.

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  80. Ashley C says

    I think I would make blondies and then spread some hershey’s spread on top of them like an icing. yum!

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