RECIPES

Cookies and Cream Skillet Brownies

Active Time

15 Minutes

Servings

Ingredients

1 box (18.3 ounces) fudge brownie mix (+ egg(s) + sub milk and melted butter for water and oil)
1 container (8 ounces) BelGioioso Mascarpone cheese
1/2 package (4 ounces) Crystal Farms Original Cream Cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
16 chocolate sandwich cookies, divided
Optional toppings: hot fudge topping, warmed, sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Cheese

Look for the Proudly Wisconsin Badge when shopping for cheese. Any brand of Wisconsin Cream Cheese or Mascarpone can be used in this recipe.

Instructions

Heat oven to 350°F.
Prepare brownie mix according to package directions; add egg(s), and substitute milk for water and melted butter for oil.
Beat the mascarpone, cream cheese, sugar and egg in a large bowl until blended. Crush 10 cookies into crumbs; fold into mascarpone mixture.
Pour two-thirds of the brownie batter into a greased 10-inch ovenproof or cast-iron skillet; dot with mascarpone mixture. Spread remaining batter over top. Bake for 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut remaining cookies into pieces; sprinkle over top. Bake for 10-15 minutes longer or until center is just set. (Take care not to overbake.) Cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with toppings as desired.

Recipe Tip

For best results, sub milk for water and melted butter for oil when preparing the mix in this recipe. The preparation instructions vary per brand of brownie mix — the additional ingredients and amounts of each are on the back of the box.

Cheesemonger Tip

BelGioioso was the first American company to produce this fresh Italian specialty cheese in the United States. This spreadable, soft cheese is naturally sweet and crafted with high-quality cream.