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Cheesecake Brownies

Cheesecake Brownies with a creamy cheesecake layer and fudgy chocolate base
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Cheesecake Brownies bring together a thick chocolate base and a smooth cream cheese layer for a rich, chilled dessert bar.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, sliced into small pieces
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs, at room temperature
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ⅓ cup cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg, at room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Coat a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray, then line it with parchment paper so the edges hang over the sides.
  3. Add the chocolate chips and butter to a large microwave-safe bowl. Warm in 30-second bursts, stirring after each one, until smooth.
  4. Mix in the ¾ cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until the batter looks glossy.
  5. Stir in the 3 eggs, adding one at a time and mixing well after each addition.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine the cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
  7. Add the dry mixture to the chocolate mixture and stir firmly until the batter becomes smooth and pulls slightly from the bowl.
  8. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
  9. Spread about two-thirds of the brownie batter into the prepared pan and level the surface.
  10. Beat the softened cream cheese until creamy and light.
  11. Add the 1/2 cup sugar and mix until blended.
  12. Beat in the remaining egg and ½ teaspoon vanilla until the cheesecake filling is smooth.
  13. Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the brownie layer and gently spread it evenly.
  14. Add the remaining brownie batter over the cheesecake layer in spoonfuls.
  15. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, checking near 30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  16. Cool completely in the pan, then lift out with the parchment and cut into squares.
  17. Keep leftovers covered in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • For a boxed mix version, prepare the brownie batter from the package first, then add the cheesecake layer and bake as directed.

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