Tuesday, September 1, 2009

TWD: Espresso Cheesecake Brownies


You know, two out of three isn't bad, but sometimes two out of three just can't close the deal. I love brownies, I love espresso, but I really don't like cheesecake. I can have a couple of bites of cheesecake paired with fruit, but cheesecake and chocolate is just the strangest combination to me. So, these brownies were just not meant to be a hit with yours truly. As luck would have it, I know someone who likes this combination: Dudley. I made these brownies, and I wasn't quite sure what I was going to do with them. I thought maybe I'd bring them to work, or to the party we were going to over the weekend. Dudley saw these, though, and he loved them. In fact, I had every intention of putting the sour cream topping on these babies, but I didn't get a chance to. I had to admonish him very sternly to leave me enough to take a picture. So, while I didn't try them, I'm told they're very good!

29 comments:

vibi said...

OooOooh! Nice swirls, Jessica! ...almost looks like an animal print! Well done!

Cathy said...

They look beautiful - that is some expert swirling right there. So glad that Dudley was able to enjoy them!!

Mary Ann said...

Nice pics! Sorry you didn't like them. I didn't either- but maybe next time. At least Dudley was happy!

Lauryn said...

Ha - so glad Dudley enjoyed these!!! He is such a great taster for you! Your brownies look great and I bet they tasted amazing!

Flourchild said...

Great looking brownies! The frosting was my favorite part!

Eliana said...

Too bad you're arent a fan because they look super yummy.

Kim said...

They look great and I'm glad someone ate them. I'm hoping when I get home from work today the rest of mine are gone.

Erin said...

Great swirls! I didn't like them either, but I knew I wouldn't going into it so my expectations were very low :)

Cristine said...

Your swirl is perfect!

pinkstripes said...

I'm so glad they were a hit with Dudley. Although I love cheesecake, I completely understand you not liking it.

Your swirls look great.

TeaLady said...

That swirl is PERFECTION!!! Too bad you don't care for cheesecake. It is my all time favorite dessert.

And I didn't care for the topping at all, so maybe you didn't miss anything with that.

myfamousrecipe said...

Ah, another addition to the "bake and release" program. Well done!

spike. said...

I'm finding that a lot of people don't love cheesecake- more for the friends of non cheesecake eaters I guess! They look great

Amber Marie said...

Glad someone enjoyed them! They look nice.

steph- whisk/spoon said...

they looked good! glad you had a fan to eat them up!

Kayte said...

Well, your swirls look absolutely lovely! Taste buds change every 7 years, so maybe there is hope for you yet!

Jacque said...

Wow, it looks like you actually got swirls, as opposed to blobs. Nice job!

I'm glad someone got to enjoy them. They sure look good!

The Food Librarian said...

Nice job...I didn't eat mine either...Dudley is very lucky to have such a treat!! :)

Jules Someone said...

Lovely swirls. I'm not too much of a cheesecake fan, but I really like these.

Megan said...

Ha - it's always a good sign when you have to stop someone from eating them so you can take a picture!

Pamela said...

They are really pretty, Jessica. And I'm glad that Dudley took care of these for you!

natalia said...

And they look so too !!!

Sweet as Coco said...

glad you could pawn them off on someone! I think I am going to have to send them off to work with my husband because there is no way I am eating an entire tray of these myself. I thought they were just OK.

The swirls look great!

Teanna said...

I'm glad Dudley liked them! They are gorgeous! Great swirls!

Sarah said...

Beautiful swirls! My switling was entirely unsuccessful, and had to be covered up...

theeclecticconnoisseur said...

They look lovely. The ones I gave away got rave reviews too.

Lillian said...

Gorgeous swirls!

Tracey said...

I'm so glad Dudley enjoyed them! I wasn't sure what to do with mine either, but fortunately my neighbor wound up really enjoying them! Your swirls look awesome - great job :)

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