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Every time I bake my walnut brownies these Viennese brownies come to my mind.
They are called Viennese brownies and they are the perfect treat for the holiday season.
I don’t know why they are named Viennese.
I assume it’s because of the worldwide renowned Viennese patisserie…
Or the so-called Viennese swirl…
A Family Recipe
This is a recipe I cherish. I adapted from the recipe my dear Volga Gallego, my sister Andreina sister in law, gave me, almost 20 years ago.
I was living in my hometown Caracas in Venezuela, she tasted my walnut brownies and we immediately exchanged recipes.
Volga was so sweet that she showed me the ‘technique’ to put the almond cream cheese batter in between the two layers of chocolate batter.
From the beginning, her brownies became ‘my’ brownies.
How to Make Viennese Brownies
I made these delicious brownies with AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate, a very fine type of chocolate, similar to the ones used in colonial times, with hints of vanilla, orange peel, and cinnamon…
Not only does it elevate any chocolate recipe, but it also makes it easier to prepare because it melts faster.
When a recipe calls for semi-sweet chocolate you can replace it one to one with AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate. You can buy AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate on Amazon.
To make this recipe you’ll need some kitchen tools that you can easily find online through my Amazon Affiliate Program, including:
- Mixing bowl
- Electric hand mixer
- Silicone Spatula
- Baking sheet with a cooling rack
- Parchment paper
- Serrated knife
- Cutting board
Viennese Brownies Recipe
Following is my not-to-be-missed recipe. I hope you like it as much as we do. Again, thanks to Volga for your generosity. Happy baking and thank you for subscribing to my Youtube channel and visiting my Amazon Store.
Viennese Brownies
Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter
- 10 ounces AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate Finely Grated Chocolate
- 1 ½ cups superfine sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tablespoon baking powder
- 1 8- ounce cream cheese package
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Have all the ingredients at room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cover a 6-by-9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and the AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate.
- In a bowl, beat 3 eggs with an electric mixer on medium speed for 1 minute.
- Add 1¼ cups of the sugar and beat for 1 minute more.
- Reduce the speed, add the flour, baking powder and salt and beat until well incorporated, 1 more minute.
- Add the melted butter and chocolate and mix well, 1 more minute. Set aside.
- Rinse the mixer blades.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer, 1 minute.
- Add the rest of the sugar and beat until dissolved. Add the egg and the almond extract and mix well. Set aside.
- Put half of the chocolate batter in the prepared baking mold.
- Pour the cream cheese batter and on top layer the rest of the chocolate batter.
- Sprinkle the sliced almonds.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies comes out clean.
- Transfer the mold to a wire rack until it is completely cold.
- Cut into squares.
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Wow! No puedo con estos brownies tan divinos. Están para morirse en serio! Y más para mi, que soy amante del chocolate.
Wow I love the way these look. I want a bite of these Viennese Brownies!
You will love them!
Esto se ve súper delicioso y sobre todo sencillo los viennese brownies para la merienda lo veo genial y rico
Gracias Monica!
Such a yummy recipe! The cream cheese and the almonds make a magnificent combination!
A match made in heaven!
Viennese brownies, the name sound so elegant and joyful. Great for the season.
… and extremely delicious!
Oh my God!!! I am going to be the new fan of theses Viennese Brownies!!! With cream cheese!!!! The perfect sweat for the Christmas diet
Hahahahahaha the Christmas Diet! I like that!
Enriqueta I love these Viennese brownies, yumm! I’ll try to make them this upcoming weekend, love all the detailed instructions. You make it so easy:))
Awwwwwww! Thank you my dear! We need to cook together Soni!
I love this recipe, chocolate brownie is always a good option. I’ve never tried almonds on top, thanks for the tip!!
Thank you Maria for stopping by.
I’ve never eat this viennese brownie, but i love cream cheese and almond brownies too, I am going to copy you recipe
You are going to love them Mavi!
Amo los brownies!!! Y de estos Viennese Brownies he quedado mas que flechada! Thanks for the recipe
Gracias Adri.
Adding the crunch makes them more filling and not just ordinary brownies
Indeed!
Oh Dios!! Aquí me diste por donde me gusta. Yo amo los brownies con almendras y nueces. Durante la Navidad me encanta hacer brownies en vez de galletas y esta receta de Viennese Brownies es fenomenal.
Y en que tiempo cocinas alegre viajera? Quiero el secreto my dear!
These Viennese Brownies not only sound good, they look amazing. I’ve never tried any brownies with almonds before but I do love almonds. Thanks for the recipe.
Thank you for stopping by.
Wow this Viennese brownies look absolutely amazing!! I’m going to make this recipe for the holidays. I love almonds and chocolate!!!
Thank you Romi!
Awesome recipe, I havent done any dessert and this seems really delicious and we might do it, thank you for sharing it.
Thank you! You will love them.
These brownies look decadent! We are big brownie lovers…I will have to check out this recipe!
Thank you Ceci.
Enri, this Viennese brownies are amazing! The chocolate seems of such a good quality together with the almonds. They are the perfect combination. Thanks again for this great recipe.
Awwwww Thank you my dear…
These Viennese brownies look extra yummy. Thanks for the recipe, I love brownies and i will to do them, specially with almonds!
Thank you Gigi.
You made me laugh with the “I don’t know why are they called Viennese Brownies” 🙂 Regardless of the name, this recipe is fantastic! I love almond brownies
It is true. I researched and I could not find anything, so I assume it is because of the swirl… LOL
Tomorrow I wanted to cook something original but I didn’t know what… Now I have the right recipe. Easy and delicious, thank you!! – Paolo
Thank you Paolo. It is so nice to see you here…
These Viennese Brownies look gorgeous. The addition of the almonds really makes it! Thanks for the recipe.
Thank you!
As soon as I saw the word Brownie, I knew I was going to like this post, and you did not disappoint! These look and sound amazing! Me and my daughters who love to bake, will definitely be giving these a try!
Thank you Monica!
I love cream cheese brownies and almonds. These look amazing! And I had to laugh when you said you didn’t know why they are called viennese because I was definitely wondering why. Thanks for sharing!
Hahahah true… I assume it is because of the swirl… not a fact. Thanks for stopping by.