Blackberry Lavender Cheesecake brownies

These scrumptious brownies are a fusion of rich chocolate brownie, creamy cheesecake with the delightful combination of sweet blackberry swirls, and hints of floral lavender. These decadent treats offer a perfect balance of flavors for a truly indulgent dessert experience!

Ingredients:

Brownies:

3/4 Cup Cocoa Powder

1 1/2 Cups Sugar

2 Eggs - Room Temp

3/4 Cup Lavender Infused EVOO

1/2 Cup All-Purpose Flour

2 tsp Vanilla Extract

1/2 tsp Vanilla Bean Sea Salt

Blackberry Puree:

6 oz Frozen Blackberries

1/4 Cup Blackberry Barrel Aged Balsamic

1/4 Cup Water

Cheesecake:

8oz Cream Cheese, softened 

1/4 Cup Greek Yogurt

1 Large Egg, Room Temp

1/4 Cup Sugar

1/2 tsp Vanilla Bean Sea Salt

Directions:

1.  Combine all the blackberry puree ingredients into a saucepan over medium high heat for 8-10 min, stirring occasionally to break down. 

2. Take blackberry juice and run through a mesh strainer to remove the seeds. Discard seeds and keep liquid, allow to cool.

3. Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper

4. In a bowl mix the Lavender Infused Olive Oil, sugar, eggs,  vanilla extract, and Vanilla Bean Sea Salt.

5. Fold in cocoa powder and flour.

6. Pour the brownie batter into the baking dish, spreading evenly to edges.

7. Combine all cheesecake ingredients in a standing mixer with a whisk attachment, mix for 2-3 minutes on med-high speed.

8. Pour over brownie batter, spreading evenly to the edges. 

9. Drizzle the blackberry puree on top of the cheesecake in dollops and swirl using a toothpick. Toothpicks are the best for this.

10. Bake for 1 hour or until the knife comes out of the batter “mostly” clean.

11. Place in fridge and allow to cool for at least 2 hours.

12. Cut into squares and serve.