INGREDIENTS
Brownies
1/2
cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
6
ounces dark or bittersweet chocolate, chopped (I used Trader Joe’s 72% Pound Plus Bar)
2
large eggs
3/4 cup
granulated sugar
1
tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tbsp
brewed coffee (leftover or cold coffee is okay), optional but recommended
1 tsp
instant espresso granules, optional but recommended
salt, optional and to taste
3/4
cup all-purpose flour
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Filling
1
large egg
4 oz
brick-style cream cheese (lite is okay), well-softened
1/2 cup
pumpkin puree
1/4 cup
granulated sugar
2 tsp
pumpkin pie spice
3 tbsp
all-purpose flour
Chocolate Ganache
1 2/3 cups
semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2
cup half-and-half or cream