The Cheesecake Brownie is a decadent fusion dessert that brings together rich and fudgy chocolate brownies with creamy and tangy cheesecake. Featuring a beautifully marbled top, these yummy treats are the perfect dessert bites for any occasion.
Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a 9"x9" pan with parchment paper for easy removal. If not using parchment paper, generously grease pan.
Make brownie batter: In a large bowl, bring together butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine.
Add flour, cocoa powder, salt, and chocolate chips. Combine well using a spatula.
Put brownie batter into the bottom of prepared square pan. Reserve some batter (without chocolate chips) to place on top of the cheesecake layer.
Make cheesecake filling: In the bowl of a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, combine cream cheese, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Pour cheesecake mixer over brownie batter. Drizzle reserved brownie batter on top and use a toothpick to give it a marbled look.
Bake 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Once finished baking, run a knife along the edges to separate the brownie cheesecake from the sides of the pan. Allow to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes.
Remove from pan and let it cool for 30 minutes before cutting. Optional: refrigerate cheesecake brownie for at least 4 hours so that it hardens, then slice into smaller pieces.