Fudgy Cheesecake Brownies

Ingredients

• 10 tbsp (140g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar, packed
• 2 eggs, room temp
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp (56g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp (13g) vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup (63g) all purpose flour, spooned & leveled or weighed (don't pack it in)
• 3/4 cup chocolate chips
• 8 oz cream cheese, room temp (for the cream cheese layer)
• 1/4 cup (50g) sugar (for the cream cheese layer)
• 1 egg (for the cream cheese layer)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla (for the cream cheese layer)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line/grease an 8x8-inch pan with parchment.
2. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Add eggs and vanilla, then whisk vigorously for 1-2 minutes.
4. Stir in cocoa powder and salt until fully combined.
5. Mix in oil, then gently fold in the flour until just combined (don't over mix).
6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
7. Spread most of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, reserving a little bit of it to swirl.
8. Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar and vanilla.
9. Gently mix in the egg.
10. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the brownie layer and dollop the reserved brownie batter on top.
11. Swirl gently with a knife or chopstick.
12. Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 30-40 minutes until edges are set and the center is still slightly jiggly.
13. Let it cool completely, then chill for at least 1 hour.