Chocolate Cream Cheese Squares

After making the Boston Cream Pie Bars, which I loved, I thought about how good they would be with more chocolate than just on the top. So I made some. And they are even better than the Boston Cream Pie Bars!

 

Chocolate Cream Cheese Squares

1 package brownie mix or your favorite brownie recipe

ingredients to make brownies

 Make brownie according to the instructions for an 8x8 or 9x9 pan and bake as directed. I used the Ghiradelli mix because they are amazingly good. Allow to cool completely. 

filling:

1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened

2 small boxes instant chocolate pudding

3 c. milk

Beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer. Slowly add milk, mixing while adding. Adding the milk slowly should mix in the cream cheese without little lumps. Add the chocolate pudding and mix well. Pour over the brownies and place in the refrigerator.

ganache:

1/3 c. cream

1/2 c. chocolate chips

2-3 Tbsp. Karo syrup

Pour cream into a small saucepan. Over low heat, melt chocolate chips with the cream. When it is smooth, turn off heat and add Karo syrup. Pour over pudding and smooth to the edges. Refrigerate until serving.