Another recipe from my mom. I haven’t tried this one yet, so let me know how it is!
Cheesecake Brownies
Brownies:
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup cocoa
1/3 cup melted butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Cheesecake batter:
2 Tbs butter, room temperature
3 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 Tbs flour
1/2 tsp vanilla
To make brownies: Sift together flour and cocoa. Mix butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix together the flour and butter mixtures. Add nuts
To make cheesecake batter: Blend butter and cream cheese. Add sugar and beat well. Add egg, flour and vanilla.
Spread about a third of the brownie batter in a greased 8-inch square pan. Spread cheese batter on top. Drop spoonfuls of remaining brownie batter on top and swirl with spatula. Bake at 350°F for 30 min. Store cooled leftovers in fridge.
Substitutions
Use your own favorite brownie recipe instead. Top with cream cheese mixture and swirl.