Brownie Cheesecake Muffin Recipes

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Cheesecake Brownies

Cheesecake or Brownies?  Why choose? Michele McAdoo for the Kraft Kitchens shares a recipe for Cheesecake Brownies. They are a satisfying combo AND a smart dessert choice. This version calls for apple sauce instead of oil and egg whites instead of whole... - 36.3388

Frosted Brownie Fudge Muffins

Frosted brownie fudge muffins combine the delight of brownies and chocolate in a delicious muffin recipe. Topped with sticky chocolate sauce, these muffins are smply heavenly and absolutely great to indulge in. baked with care and lots of love, this muffin... - 33.3536

Walnut Brownie Cheesecake

Lightly grease sides of 8- or 9-inch springform pan. Combine crust ingredients; mix well. Press evenly over bottom of pan. Chill while preparing filling. In bowl of electric mixer, combine Ricotta cheese, brown sugar, half-and-half, cocoa, flour, vanilla and... - 45.0175

Brownie Cheesecake

Preheat oven to 350°. Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl; stir well. Spread into bottom of a 9-inch square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes; let cool on a wire rack. Tear brownies into small pieces. Press half of pieces... - 40.8132

Walnut Brownie Cheesecake

Lightly grease sides of 8 or 9-inch spring form pan. Combine crust ingredients; mix well. Press evenly over bottom of pan. Chill while preparing filling. In bowl of electric mixer, combine Ricotta cheese, brown sugar, cocoa, half-and-half, flour, vanilla - 29.7129

Exotic Bluegrass Cheesecake Brownies

If you are someone with a sweet tooth, you will relish this Kentucky style dessert. A great recipe for anyone who loves his sugary treats, this delectable brownies are always a welcome sight on the dessert platter. Betty shares a foolproof dessert recipe... - 110.261

Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies

GETTING READY 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Grease and flour a baking pan and set aside for later use. MAKING 3. Set a bowl over a pan of simmering water for making brownie layer. 4. Add bittersweet chocolate, unsweetened chocolate and butter in the bowl... - 47.2993

Cheesecake Swirl Brownies

1. Grease an 8 x 8 x 2- or 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan; set aside. Prepare the batter for Fudgy Brownies as directed; set aside. 2. In a medium mixing bowl beat together cream cheese and egg. Spread two-thirds of the brownie batter into the prepared pan.... - 23.6405

Brownie Cheesecake Bars

Preheat oven to 350° F. Prepare brownies: Lightly spray 9" x 13" Baker with non-stick vegetable spray and set aside. Mix flour with baking powder and salt; set aside. In mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time,... - 48.7946

Mexican Brownie Cheesecake Pie

1. For the brownie layer: Heat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan or springform pan with cooking spray. 2. Stir together brownie mix, butter, water, egg, and cinnamon in a bowl. Scrape into pan, smoothing top. Bake until center springs back to... - 39.9987

Mini Nutella Brownie Cheesecake

We love cheesecakes and brownies and cookies and cakes and this version seems to combine everything we love into a single dish. Take a look at the brownie cheesecake which is actually a chocolate lovers dream come true. Its very easy to make and has simple... -

New York Chocolate Cheesecake Muffins

In a small bowl, blend cream cheese and sugar till fluffy. Add chopped walnuts and set aside. In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Combine egg, milk and oil in another bowl. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and... - 39.343

Cappuccino Cream Cheese Brownies - Part 1 - Mixing The Ingredients

Want to make a brownie? Try this Cappuccino Cream Cheese Brownies! This video recipe has been broken into four parts. This is the first part of the series which talks about mixing the ingredients. - 74.1272

Cappuccino Cream Cheese Brownies - Part 2 – Making The Batter

This is the second part of the series of the recipe video Cappuccino Cream Cheese Brownies. This dessert tastes absolutely divine. This part of the video talks about how to make the batter. - 73.9772

Cappuccino Cream Cheese Brownies - Part 3 – Preparation For Baking

This is the third part of the video recipe Cappuccino Cream Cheese Brownies. This part talks about preparing for the final step - which is baking. Watch the video for more details. - 73.9772

Cappuccino Cream Cheese Brownies - Part 4 – Baking

This is the fourth and final step of the video recipe, Cappuccino Cream Cheese Brownies. This last video completes the recipe and ensures that you can finally have a bite of your favorite dessert. Bon Appetite! - 74.1272

Blueberry Cheesecake Muffins

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 12 muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray. 2. Beat cream cheese in medium bowl on high speed of electric mixer until smooth. Beat in 3/4 cup sugar substitute, 1 egg, lemon peel and vanilla. 3. Stir together cereal, flours,... - 37.1943

Toffee Cheesecake Bars

GETTING READY 1. Lightly grease a 13-inch X 9-inch square baking tin with oil or butter. 2. Preheat the oven to 350°F MAKING 3. In a large mixing bowl, add the butter or margarine and sugar and beat with an electric beater until well creamed. 4. Add the... - 47.0576

Brownie Chip Cuffins

Brownie chip muffins or brownie chip cuffins as we call them gives you the delight of a brownie in a muffin recipe. Sinfully baked with coffee, cinnamon and brown sugar, these muffins also have the flavor of ripe bananas. The vanilla and the coffee packs a... - 40.2952

Fast And Fabulous Mini Cheesecake With Tangy Topping

There is nothing more delectable than a low fat mini cheesecake with a tangy, fruity kick. This decadent tart-sweet is irresistible and is very easy to make. Tune into the video recipe to learn how to make this decadent cheesy, tangy dessert from the scratch. - 113.577

Mini Cheesecakes

mini cheesecakes are special little muffins baked with cream cheese and vanilla wafers in small cup. Topped with goodies like jam, nuts and chocolate curls, these muffins are a huge hit with kids and can be served at children's parties. - 38.788

Mini Cherry Cheesecakes

1. Break the crackers into pieces, and place in the bowl of a food processor or in a blender. Process into fine crumbs. Measure the crumbs. There should be 1 1/4 cups. (Adjust the amount if necessary.) 2. Return the crumbs to the food processor, and add the... - 38.5731

Holiday Petite Cheesecakes

Beat cream cheese in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, beating well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in lemon juice and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Divide mixture into 3 portions. Add Grand Marnier to... - 44.5642

Fudge Nut Muffins

These fudgey nut muffins taste like a delicious cross between a brownie and a fudge cake. The chooped walnuts add to the crunchiness of the muffins. The chocolate and the vanilla really flavores these fudgey nut muffins in an unforgettable way! A favorite of... - 45.558

Snow Topped Brownie Mounds

Combine mix and water. Add a pinch of cinnamon if desired. It will be very stiff and sticky. When mix is thoroughly moistened, make small 1-inch balls. Place balls in mini-muffin pans that have been sprayed with cooking spray. Push one miniature marshmallow... - 30.7074

Cupcake Brownies

In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter and chocolate; cool for 10 minutes. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Add vanilla and chocolate mixture; stir in flour and nuts. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for... - 32.3471

Peanut Butter And Jelly Cheesecake

Preheat oven to 325°. Grease bottom and sides of a 7-inch cheesecake pan. Sprinkle cake crumbs evenly over bottom of pan. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch and vanilla until cheese mixture is soft and... - 40.1886

Homemade Mini Cheesecakes

Mini Cheesecakes...Just the name is enough to get anyone drooling over this delicious recipe. Watch this video to learn how you can prepare this delicacy for your loved ones in your own kitchen. This one is sure to get you a lot of compliments. - 17.4248

Miniature Strawberry Cheesecakes

Miniature Strawberry Cheesecakes is a delicious ipebaked dessert rec which I always crave for. Try this Miniature Strawberry Cheesecakes; I bet, you will surely get a lot of compliments for this. - 41.8521

Little Phyllo Cheesecakes

Little phyllo cheesecakes are cream cheese filled pastry shells that are simply lovely as individual desserts. Prepared with a orange flavored cream cheese filling, the little phyllo cheesecakes are sweet and absolutely delightful. - 40.9046

Miniature Cheesecakes

Melt butter. Combine with crumbs; set aside. With mixer combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream until blended. Add sugar, then eggs and vanilla. Spin in blender or food processor 1 minute or until smooth. Line miniature muffin tins with paper... - 41.6488

Mini Cheesecakes

Preheat oven to 300°F. Combine crumbs, sugar and margarine; press equal portions onto bottoms of 24 lightly greased* or paper-lined muffin cups. In large mixer bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Add... - 40.5841

Mediterranean Cheesecake

Are you looking forward to make cheesecake? Here is a fantastic video that displays a wonderful recipe for Mediterranean style cheesecake. The chef makes the American cheesecake with a great flavorful Mediterranean twist. The recipe is simply awesome and... - 131.594

Diet Cheesecake

All you people who are working hard to stay fit and healthy chef Jenny has an aazing dish dessert for you. No it's not just any other dessert it's the yummy and delicious Diet Cheesecake. Yes a dessert which is low on calories great isn't it. Check out the... - 90.1323

Brownie Bite Ice Cream Sandwiches Sugar Bowl Bakery

1. Place brownie bites in a food processor and pulse for a couple of seconds, until finely chopped. 2. Distribute half of the brownie bite crumbs among the muffin cups, pressing to firmly coat the bottoms. 3. Place ice cream in a stainless steel bowl and - 18.5393

Brownie Kisses

Heat oven to 350°F. Line miniature muffin pans with small ( 1 3/4 inch diameter) paper baking cups.* In large bowl, combine all ingredients, except chocolate candy kisses, as directed on package. Place 1 teaspoon brownie batter in bottom of each paper lined... - 36.4349

Brownie Nut Cupcakes

1. Place paper liners in 6 muffin cups, 2 1/2 X 1 1/4 inches, or 6-ounce custard cups. Arrange cups in circle on 12-inch plate. 2. Mix milk and cocoa in 2 1/2-quart bowl; add shortening. Microwave uncovered on high (100%) 2 minutes; stir until shortening is... - 29.2167

Blond Brownie Caramel Cups

Heat oven to 350°F. Line 16 muffin cups with foil or paper baking cups. Melt butter in medium saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat; stir in brown sugar. Add vanilla and egg; mix well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour, baking... - 41.7241

Chocolate Hazelnut Brownie Bites

In a small bowl, combine the ground hazelnuts, flour, baking powder and salt. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 cup chocolate chips and the butter; stir until smooth. Stir in the eggs, brown sugar and vanilla. Stir into the dry ingredients. Fold in the... - 40.4195

Low Carb Black Bean Brownie

If you are on dieting, a low carb black bean brownie would be more than wonderful for your body and taste buds. In this video, chef makes a Black Bean Brownie that looks like a regular brownie and its low carb and high protein. It is as simple as a regular... - 116.269

Chocolate Cherry Brownie Cups

In a microwave or double boiler, melt butter and chocolate; cool for 10 minutes. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Add vanilla and the chocolate mixture. Stir in flour, walnuts and cherries. Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350°... - 39.5039

Tiny Fudge Brownie Cups

1. Preheat the oven to moderate (350°). Lightly butter 24 miniature muffin tins, about 1 1/2 x 3/4 inch. 2. Melt together the butter, semisweet chocolate and sugar in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth. Remove... - 34.8861

Blonde Brownie Caramel Cups

Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in the brown sugar. Add the vanilla and egg and mix well. Blend in a mixture of the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in the 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Divide the batter evenly among 16... - 41.1169

Cherry Fudge Cheesecake Dessert

Chocolate and cherries marry in this decadent cheesecake made easy with a brownie mix. - 35.0595

Cheesecake Cupcakes

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 350°F. 2) Line the paper muffin cups with wax paper. MAKING 3) In a bowl, combine sugar, eggs, cheese and lemon juice to form a smooth mixture. 4) Arrange 1 vanilla wafer in each of the lined muffin cups. 5) Add in a... - 41.9867

Mini Cheesecakes

Coat ten 2 1/2-inch muffin cups with cooking spray. Sprinkle the bottom and sides of each cup with 1 rounded teaspoon of the crushed vanilla wafers. Set aside. In a medium mixing bowl beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until... - 37.9455

Chocolate Cheesecakes

Butter the sides and bottoms of 4 muffin cups. In a bowl combine graham crackers or vanilla wafers and margarine or butter; toss. Divide mixture evenly among muffin cups. Press onto bottoms of cups to form a firm crust. In a small mixer bowl beat cream cheese... - 35.8649

Individual Lime Cheesecakes

GETTING READY 1) Take 12 muffin pans and line them with paper baking cups. 2) Keep 1 wafer at the bottom of each liner. MAKING 3) Take the cottage cheese and keep into the container of an electric blender. Process them to make smooth. 4) Take the... - 46.3925

Miniature Rum Raisin Cheesecakes

Preheat oven to 400° F. Lightly spray a muffin tin with vegetable oil. Mix cinnamon and sugar on a small plate and set aside. Separate each biscuit into three layers. Press both sides of each layer in cinnamon sugar. Press each into a prepared... - 40.8784

Petite Blue Cheesecakes

Preheat oven to 325F degrees. Lightly butter each cup of 12 cup mini muffin tin. If your mini muffin pan does NOT have removable bottoms, I would recommend using paper cups in each cup. Put all gingersnap crust ingredients (except butter) into food... - 30.4392

Japanese Baked Cheesecake

Have you ever tried making a Japanese Cheesecake? It tastes so amazing and is not at all difficult to make. Watch the video for the recipe of this delicious Cheesecake. -

Raspberry Cheesecake Blossom

Raspberry Cheesecake Blossoms is an easy yet delicious dessert recipe. Try this Raspberry Cheesecake Blossoms; I am sure you will get a lot of compliments. - 44.5927

Brooks's Cheesecakes

Cream butter and sugar together, add well beaten egg yolks and nutmeg. Make a very thin short pastry using part butter and part lard in favorite pie pastry. Line little muffin or cake rings with pastry; bake ,in moderate oven until slightly brown. - 20.9396

Miniature Cheesecakes

Line muffin tin with double paper liners. Place one Nabisco Nilla vanilla wafer in bottom of each liner. Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Fill liners 3/4 full. Bake 10-15 min at 375°. Top should lose the shiny appearance, but not... - 33.1538

Individual Cheesecake Delights

Preheat oven to 375°F. Paper-line 10 (2 1/2-inch) muffin cups. Place 1 gingersnap in each cup. Place cheeses, sugar, egg, lemon juice and vanilla in food processor or blender; process until blended. Pour mixture evenly over gingersnaps. Bake 15 to 20 minutes... - 43.7662

Cup Cheesecakes

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. To make the cupcakes: In a small bowl, mix cookie crumbs with butter. Press a rounded teaspoon of mixture on bottom of each paper liner. Whip cream cheese in a medium-size bowl. Beat in... - 43.7111

Cherry Crescent Cheesecake Cups

Preheat oven to 350°F Grease eight muffin cups. In large bowl, combine cream cheese and egg until smooth. Stir in powdered sugar, nuts and extract; mix well. Unroll crescent dough into four 6x4 inch rectangles. Firmly press perforations to seal. Pat out... - 38.1907

Miniature Cheesecakes

What you'll love about these Miniature Cheesecakes is that you can add little twists here and there and make them your own. These are awesome by the way! There are so many different ways you can serve them, and in this video you'll learn a couple of them.... - 134.257

Solo Blueberry Mini Cheesecakes

GETTING READY 1) Preheat oven to 350°F. 2) Line 6 large muffin moulds with 2 paper cases each. 3) Place 2 wafer in each paper case and press down firmly. MAKING 4) In a bowl, mix together cheese, sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice. 5) Using and electric... - 39.5291

Frozen Cheesecake Salads

Set aside graham cracker crumb portion of cheesecake mix for another use. In small mixing bowl blend together dry cheesecake mix, undrained pineapple, and milk. Beat till slightly thickened. Fold in chopped cranberries, nuts, and dates. Spoon the mixture into... - 31.3929

Cheesecake Cupcakes

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two 12-cup muffin pans with foil baking cups. Put one cookie into each cup. Assemble Mixer. In large mixer bowl, cream cheese and sugar at MEDIUM-LOW. Add remaining ingredients, except pie filling and mix at LOW then at... - 37.2753

Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes

Imagine these chocolate desserts on your next dessert tray! Showstoppers this easy are what everyone needs. - 40.2289

Mocha Choco Cheesecake Bars

GETTING READY 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. MAKING 2. In a baking pan, add crumbled cookie dough. Press evenly onto bottom of pan and set aside. 3. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and egg. Beat until smooth. 4. In a separate bowl, mix together coffee... - 41.1183

Mini Cheesecakes

Preheat oven to 325°. Line muffin tin with foil liners. Place one vanilla wafer in each liner. Mix cream cheese, vanilla and sugar on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs. Mix well. Pour over wafers, filling 3/4 full. Bake 25 minutes. Remove from pan... - 34.3707

Mini Cheesecakes

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line muffin tin with foil liners. Place one vanilla wafer in each liner. Mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs. Mix well. Pour mixture over wafers, filling 3/4 full. Bake 25-30... - 36.2155

Miniature Cheesecakes

Combine crumbs, margarine and sugar. Press rounded measuring tablespoonful of crumb mixture onto bottom of each of six paper-lined muffin cups. Bake at 325°, 5 minutes. Combine cream cheese, sugar, juice, peel and vanilla, mixing at medium speed on electric... - 38.3963

Individual Cherry Cheesecakes

1. Place 1 wafer in bottom of each of 12 (2-1/2-inch) paper-lined muffin-pan cups; set aside. 2. Beat cream cheese, sugar and eggs in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. Spoon cream cheese mixture into each cup, filling... - 25.5708

Mocha Chocolate Cheesecake Squares

The party season is here and everyone is looking for dessert ideas to put out on their buffet table. These coffee chocolate cheesecake squares are a real crowd pleaser. Coffee, chocolate and cheesecake is a foolproof combination. These are rich and decadent... - 140.839

Pumpkin Cheesecake

My sister likes this pumpkin cheesecake recipe. This recipe was given to her by one of her friends. Whenever there is a party in our house, she prepares this dessert. All the guests like this dessert very much and thank her for preparing it. Which makes my... - 50.0792

Miniature Cheesecakes

Miniature Cheesecakes are delicious in taste and very sweet looking small cakes. Miniature Cheesecakes get its taste from cream cheese mixed with eggs, flavored with vanilla. Miniature Cheesecakes is loved by kids. - 36.458

Little Feta Cheesecakes

Combine first 3 ingredients, stir well. Line 1 3/4-inch muffin pans with miniature paper liners. Spoon and press about 1 teaspoon mixture into bottom of each liner. Beat cream cheese at medium speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy, add feta cheese... - 41.6976

Diet Chocolate Cheesecakes

Sprinkle gelatin over 2 tablespoons skim milk in blender container; let stand several minutes to soften. Meanwhile, heat 1/3 cup skim milk to boiling; pour into blender container and process until gelatin dissolves. Add 2 tablespoons sugar, cocoa and the... - 44.1917

Diet Chocolate Cheesecakes

GETTING READY 1. In blender container sprinkle gelatin over 2 tablespoons skim milk and let stand several minutes to soften. 2. Meanwhile, heat 1/3 cup skim milk to boiling; pour into blender container and process until gelatin dissolves. MAKING 3. Put in 2... - 43.1039

Strawberry Cheesecake Tarts

GETTING READY 1) Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). MAKING 2) Combine melted butter and biscuit crumbs. 3) Place paper cups inside the muffin pans. 4) Equally distribute the crumbs in the pans by pressing gently into bottoms of cup cake liners. Keep this... - 42.4871

Miniature Toffee Cheesecakes

GETTING READY 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. MAKING 2. For crust in a medium bowl cream butter, brown sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. 3. Add flour, stir until well blended and stir in pecans. 4. Into bottom of each paper-lined tin of a miniature muffin pan... - 44.8266

Yummy Coffee Chocolate Cheesecake Squares

Coffee Chocolate Cheesecake Squares is a very decadent and rich recipe. It might be a little complicated but it is totally worth your time. These cake squares are perfect for brunches and lazy afternoon teas. Enjoy! - 113.294

Cheesecake Tarts

Roll out pastry to about 1/8-inch thickness on lightly floured pastry cloth or board. Cut twelve 4 1/2-inch rounds, rerolling scraps as needed. Line twelve 2 3/4-inch muffin cups with pastry dough. Prick generously with fork. Bake in preheated 400°F oven... - 42.106

Individual Kahlua Cheesecakes

Coat 12 (2 1/2-inch) paper baking cups with cooking spray; sprinkle chocolate wafer crumbs evenly on bottom and up sides of paper cups. Place paper cups in muffin pan cups. Combine Neufchatel cheese and next 5 ingredients in container of an electric blender;... - 42.1996

Blueberry Lemon Cakes With Cheesecake Topping

1. Lightly grease a 12-hole deep muffin tin. Cut out 12 strips of baking parchment, each about 1.5cm wide. Cut each strip in half, then lay inside each muffin hole to make a cross. Trim the ends so they rise about 1cm above the rim of the holes. You'll use... - 41.6857

Pumpkin Spice Walnut White Bean Muffins

Starting with the Recipe for Black Bean Brownies, I have altered the Recipe to make these delicious Slow-low Carb Muffins that are completly Flour and Glutin Free. A Yummy Way to Start the day for anyone looking to lower thier Carb intake. - 47.1157

Chocolate Cream Cupcakes

Combine brownie mix and water; stir until blended. Spoon into 12 muffin cups lined with paper liners coated with cooking spray. Combine cheese and sugar, beating at medium speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg substitute, beating... - 35.181

Birthday Cake Cookies

Enjoy this recipe from 101 Cupcake, Cookie & Brownie Recipes. - 25.2322

Centerfold Cheesecakettes

1. Preheat oven to 300°. Line 12 muffin-pan cups (2 1/2 inches) with paper liners. Place one cookie in each cup. 2. In food processor, process cottage cheese until completely smooth, about 2 minutes. Remove cottage cheese to large bowl. In food processor,... - 36.3295

Pineapple Upside-down Cupcakes

Enjoy this recipe from 101 Cupcake, Cookie & Brownie Recipes. - 29.6335

Top The 'taters Dinner

Crumble ground beef into 1 1/2-quart casserole. Mix in onions. MICROWAVE 3 to 4 MINUTES on HIGH, or until meat is no longer pink. Stir in soup and beans. MICROWAVE 5 to 6 MINUTES on HIGH, or until hot and bubbly. - 22.1739

Unbaked Mini Choco Cheese Cakes

Who can resist thick, creamy decadent cheesecake? Try this low-fat version in the single serving size. Watch this recipe video on how to make these tempting and healthy babies in your how kitchen. These low fat mini cheesecakes are an example of being able... - 128.471

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