Brownie Cheesecake Torte
Chocolate brownies on the bottom and cheesecake on the top.
Servings
48servings
Servings
48servings
Ingredients
  • 3cups waterhot, approx. 120°F
  • 6 lb box Pillsbury Professional Chocolate Brownie Mix
Cheesecake Batter
  • 6 cups cream cheesesoftened
  • 2Tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2cups sour cream
  • 4cups granulated sugar
  • 12 large eggs
Topping
  • 2cups Gold Medal RTS Chocolate Fudge Icing
Instructions
Brownie Layer
  1. Pour water into mixer bowl; add mix and mix on low speed using paddle attachment for 30 seconds.
  2. Stop mixer, scrape bowl and paddle; mix on low speed for an additional 1 minute.
  3. Divide batter evenly between two lightly-sprayed and parchment-lined full sheet pans, approx. 3 lb 12 oz batter per pan.
  4. Bake until top of brownie is shiny and center is almost set (will be fully baked with cheesecake layer).
  5. Convection Oven 325°F 3-8 minutes Standard Oven 350°F 8-13 minutes
Cheesecake Layer
  1. Combine cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla in mixer bowl.
  2. Mix on medium speed using a paddle attachment for 1 minute.
  3. Add eggs; mix on low speed until well-combined.
  4. Divide cheesecake mixture evenly between 2 pans of partially baked brownies; spread evenly.
  5. Return to oven for baking as directed until top is golden and set in center; cool completely and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  6. Convection Oven* 325°F 19-24 minutes *Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 9 minutes of baking Standard Oven 350°F 20-25 minutes
Assembly
  1. Cut each brownie sheet into thirds to form 8×16-inch rectangles (6 total).
  2. Stack 3 of the rectangles on top of one another; repeat with remaining 3 rectangles to form a second 6-layer torte.
Finishing
  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat 2 cups of icing for 10-15 seconds or until free-flowing.
  2. Drizzle over the top of each torte, forming string-icing; allow to set before portioning.