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Neiman Marcus Brownie Recipe

Indulge in the legendary Neiman Marcus Brownies! This decadent recipe, famously spotted in the Houston Chronicle, delivers intensely fudgy brownies topped with a creamy, dreamy cream cheese swirl. Get ready for a taste of pure chocolate heaven – a perfect dessert for any occasion.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 4803.7 kcal
Protein 107g
Rating 3.8 (6 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Neiman Marcus Brownie

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How to Make Neiman Marcus Brownie

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ¾ teaspoon salt.
  4. Add 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, and 1 large egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  5. Stir in 1 cup chopped pecans (optional).
  6. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
  7. In a separate bowl, beat together 1 (8 ounce) package of cream cheese (softened), 1 cup powdered sugar, and 2 large eggs until smooth and creamy.
  8. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the brownie batter.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached. (Do not overbake!)
  10. Let cool completely before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

161 g

Sugar

2217g

Fat

610g

Carbs

221g

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