Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2010

Used 1/2 regular & 1/2 fat-free cream cheese, Kahlua for the coffee liqueur, and a regular 9x13 pan. Brownie was very thick and hard to stir/pour. I forgot to brush additional Kahlua on top afterwards but it still tasted good...even better when heated and served with vanilla ice cream! I thought the brownie layer looked thinner than the cream cheese layer so I'll perhaps double up on the brownie next time. Remember to wait until the brownie cools to cut. Wiping the knife with a damp cloth after each cut will prevent brownie from sticking to the knife and making a mess. Brownies became softer and more flavorful after storing in an airtight container overnight.

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amaryl1ia

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 28, 2010

FANTASTIC after I followed the suggestions of halving the cream cheese filling. I even baked this in a 8x12 cake pan and it turned out great after 35 minutes in the oven. Even though it was hard to spread, I felt that it was truly a brownie's thickness when done that way. I was very satisfied. The only different thing I did the second time I made these was increase the amount of vodka in the chocolate mixture by about 3 Tablespoons, since I felt that it was a little weak in the alcoholic taste. Finally, I heavily recommend oiling the pan well. This recipe is definitely a keeper!

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daidai

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Living In: Los Angeles, California, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2010

amazing

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Elisa

Reviewed: Aug. 11, 2009

I actually enjoyed this brownie. However, I am a health nut and felt uncomfortable serving a dessert with almost 500 calories per serving. So instead of sugar, I substituted Splenda. I also used fat free cream cheese instead of full fat cream cheese. I also used only 1/2 pound of cream cheese and cut the amount of vodka in half. Very delicious and a much healthier version!!

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ecackler

Reviewed: May 20, 2008

I give this 4 stars, since I made a mistake and forgot to add the baking powder...however the result was fantastic! A very moist and chewy brownie!

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AmandaB

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Reviewed: Apr. 23, 2008

I used the full 16 oz of cream cheese, but subbed milk for the vodka. The cream cheese layer was just okay, but the brownie layer really was lacking in flavor. Brushing the top with the kahlua helped a these a lot, but 4 of 5 in my household gave these brownies a thumbs down.

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KARENKINM

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Norristown, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Salisbury, Maryland, USA

Reviewed: May 18, 2007

Tips: Bake at 350 for 40 minutes and the brownies will be perfectly done. Ease up on the vodca in the cream cheese. Once you have the layers in place use a knife to swirl all three together, then detail the top with a toothpick.

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MEEMEEBULUGA

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Anchorage, Alaska, USA

Reviewed: May 16, 2006

Mmmm...Great moist brownies. I halfed the cream cheese like recommended by others but next time may make the full amount as I thought that was the best part of the recipe. The only problem was the cooking time. Like others have said before, after the recommended cooking time, the outside was cooked while the middle was gooey. I made a "ring" of foil (like when cooking pie crusts in the oven to prevent the edges from burning) and covered the cooked outside portion (exposing the uncooked portions) and put back in the oven, checking continuously until cooked. Although it was a pain, the results were fantastic. The taste of the chocolate and cream cheese was similar to black-bottomed cupcakes my mom always used to make.

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Sarah S

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Coronach, Saskatchewan, Canada

Living In: Ljugarn, Gotlands, Sweden

Reviewed: Apr. 11, 2006

Very good-I sprinkled swirled chocolate chips on top...a little too much cream cheese...Definitely cook for longer than it says, though!! I had to throw it back in after taking it out. Could be a little more chocolate-y, too. Overall a big crown pleaser!!!

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ALYSTA

Reviewed: Mar. 18, 2006

For some reason I tend to produce disastrous brownies time after time. These were quite good though - the bits I cut from the edges I mean, as I baked for 35 minutes and it wasn't enough at all. I decreased the cream cheese layer by half and just added all the coffee liqueur to the batter - very nice flavour!

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