Chocolate Cheesecake Bars Recipe

• Heat oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Grease a 13" x 9" (3 L) baking pan and line with parchment paper.

Brownies:

• Place unsweetened chocolate and shortening in large, microwave-safe bowl. Heat, on high, for 2 minutes.
• Stir until mixture is smooth and chocolate is melted. Mix in sugar.
• Add vanilla extract, then eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition.
• Combine flour and salt, a little at a time, stirring until uniform.
• Spread in prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes.

Topping:

• Combine softened cream cheese, eggs, sugar and vanilla extract; beat at medium speed until well blended.
• Pour evenly over top of brownie mixture. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until set.
• Place on cooling rack. Run spatula around edge of pan to loosen. Cool completely on cooling rack. Cut into 32 bars.