Toblerone Brownies With Cream Cheese Ribbons

Ingredients

BROWNIES

• 8 ounces (1 cup) unsalted butter, plus more for the pan
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon table salt

FILLING

• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup butter, room temperature
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

TOPPING

• 7-10 ounces Toblerone candy bars, 2 medium size bars, 3.5 ounces each, roughly chopped

Directions

1. 1. Preheat oven to 350�F and position rack in the center of the oven. Butter an 9�13 inch baking pan.
2. 2. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Add the sugar and whisk until well combined. Add the beaten eggs and vanilla and whisk until well blended. In a large separate bowl whisk together the cocoa, flour, baking powder and salt. Transfer butter mixture to bowl with flour and stir with spatula or wooden spoon until batter is smooth.
3. 3. Spread into prepared pan.
4. 4. Combine all filling ingredients in a medium bowl and beat until smooth. Spread over chocolate mixture. Don�t worry about swirling this filling into the chocolate � when the brownies bake the cream cheese layer just magically forms the ribbons!
5. 5. Distribute Toblerone pieces over the top of the batter. (To break up the candy bars, just roughly chop them up with a large knife.)
6. 6. Bake for approximately 37-45 minutes. Insert a pairing knife or steak knife straight into center. If it comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs, the brownies are done. If it is still doughy, Bake another 3-5 minutes and check again. Let cool completely in pan on rack.