Cheesecake Swirl Brownies Recipe

• Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Grease and line a 9” x 13” (3 L) baking dish with parchment paper, overlapping 2 sides for easy removal.

Brownie batter :

• Combine melted butter, sugars and cocoa powder in a large mixing bowl.
• Using a hand held whisk, beat eggs in one at a time.
• Stir in flour, baking powder and vanilla. Set aside.

Cheesecake Batter :

• Beat cream cheese in a separate large bowl until smooth.
• Add sugar, vanilla and eggs and continue beating until smooth.
• Reserve 1 cup (250 mL) brownie batter.
• Spread remaining batter into prepared pan.
• Pour cream cheese filling over brownie layer.
• Drop spoonfuls of reserved brownie batter on top of cream cheese batter.
• Run a knife or wooden skewer back and forth to create a marble effect.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
• Centre of brownies should still be a bit jiggly.
• Cool on a wire rack in pan.
• Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours or overnight.
• Store in the refrigerator or in an airtight container in freezer.