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Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix

Coffeehouse Chocolate Cheesecake
Crust: 1, 20 oz package Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder Cheesecake: 2-8 oz packages cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, melted 3 eggs 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder 1 teaspoon vanilla Preheat oven to 350°F. For Crust: In medium bowl, stir together brownie mix, water, oil, 1 egg and espresso powder until moistened (about 40 strokes). Spoon batter into lightly greased 13x9-inch pan. Bake for 12 minutes. For Cheesecake: Place cream cheese and sugar in medium bowl. Using an electric mixer, mix on low speed 1 minute or until smooth. Add melted chocolate and mix on low speed until blended. Add 3 eggs, espresso powder and vanilla and continue to mix on low speed until blended. Spoon cream cheese mixture over crust and spread evenly. Bake 25-30 minutes or until filling is set. Cool thoroughly before cutting. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if desired. Store in the refrigerator. Makes 24 servings.
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