Cranberry Vodka Cheesecake Brownies

I'm at it again with more vodka infused treats.  Some things I would change for next time:

• Use more Deep Eddy Cranberry Vodka in the cheesecake batter.  Like WAY more
• Increase flour to 1 cup for a more cake-y consistency for the brownie base
• Add dried cranberries to the brownie batter for an extra hit of cran

Cranberry Vodka Cheesecake Brownies

Ingredients

Brownies

1 stick unsalted butter

3 ounces dark chocolate (I used 70% cacao)

1 cup granulated sugar

2 eggs

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

2/3 cup flour

Cheesecake

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1 egg yolk

1/4 teaspoon vanilla

3 tablespoons Deep Eddy Cranberry Vodka

Red food coloring (optional)

Directions

Brownies

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray

2. Melt the butter and chocolate over low heat.  Once melted and smooth, pour over granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl

3. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla

4. Fold in the flour

5. Spread in your prepared baking dish

Cheesecake

6. Using a hand mixer, blend the first 4 ingredients together until creamy and smooth

7. Add the Deep Eddy Cranberry Vodka to taste, mixing until well incorporated

8. Add food coloring, mixing after each additional drop, until desired color is achieved

9. Dollop cheesecake mixture over brownie batter and swirl with a knife

10. Bake 35-40 minutes or until edges are slightly puffed and center is just set

11. Cool on rack overnight