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Ingredientes
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 6 Tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 2 Tablespoons sour cream
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Brownies
- 2/3 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
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