Ingredients

• Unsweetened chocolate - 4 oz
• Butter - ½ cup
• Granulated sugar - 1 ¼ cups
• Eggs - 3 large
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• All-purpose flour - ¾ cup
• Salt - ¼ teaspoon
• Cream cheese - 8 oz, softened
• Granulated sugar (for cheesecake layer) - ⅓ cup
• Egg (for cheesecake layer) - 1 large
• Vanilla extract (for cheesecake layer) - ½ teaspoon

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.

2. 2.

   In a saucepan, melt the chocolate and butter over low heat. Remove from heat and let cool.

3. 3.

   Stir in 1 1/4 cups of sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the chocolate mixture.

4. 4.

   Beat in 3 eggs, one at a time, until well combined.

5. 5.

   Add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined. Pour into the prepared pan.

6. 6.

   In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.

7. 7.

   Add 1/3 cup of sugar, 1 egg, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, beating until smooth and creamy.

8. 8.

   Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture onto the brownie batter.

9. 9.

   Use a knife to gently swirl the cream cheese mixture into the brownie batter.

10. 10.

    Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.

11. 11.

    Let cool completely in the pan before cutting and serving.

Nutritional Facts