Cheesecake Swirl Brownies

The rich chocolate and creamy cheesecake in these brownies make them a real treat. Just what you need to satisfy your sweet tooth

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C

Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat

Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined

Mix in cocoa powder, flour, and salt until just combined

Spread the batter into the prepared pan, reserving about 1/4 cup for swirling

In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth

Dollop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture on top of the brownie batter in the pan

Spoon reserved brownie batter over the cream cheese mixture

Use a knife to swirl the layers together

Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs

Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares