cheesecakes and the like

Before I get to some more savoury stuff, thought I should really post the link for the cheesecake I made in Kurozweki with white cheese and raspberries. Perhaps it's not as creamy as your typical North American heart attack cake but it was definitely good enough for seconds. I used the recipe from BBC Good Food and didn't change anything. http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/3842/baked-raspberry-cheesecake. It's just as good with frozen raspberries or blueberries or whatever is growing in the garden.

For the next recipe, it's perhaps not my favourite but it's still perfectly palatable and makes for a great platter to bring to a party, or with some ice cream or a cup of coffee.

Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies

1. 125 g butter
2. 125 g dark chocolate
3. 200 g soft brown sugar
4. 3 medium eggs, lightly beaten
5. 50 g plain flour
6. 50 g cocoa powder
7. 1/4 tsp baking powder (a little more can't hurt)
8. 150 g cream cheese (get light)
9. 50 g caster sugar

Preheat oven to 160C/fan. Grease 18cm square baking pan.
Place butter and chocolate in a small pan and melt gently. Once the chocolate has melted, remove from the heat and let cool for a few minutes then briskly whisk in the eggs.
Add the flour, cocoa and baking powder to the chocolate mixture and mix until smooth.
Pour into the greased tin.
In a bowl, beat the cheese with the sugar and randomly spoon it over the brownie batter. Use a knife to swirl the cream cheese into the chocolate creating a marble effect.
Bake for 35-40 mins or until the edges look crispy.
Leave to cool, cut into squares and enjoy!