EVEN BETTER BROWNIES

Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownies

source: dassant.com

Ingredients

Brownie Layer

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Cheesecake Layer

• 1- 8 oz. package cream cheese
• 1/3 c creamy peanut butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 c granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 T heavy whipping cream
• 2 T all-purpose flour
• 2 oz. bittersweet chocolate - chopped

Directions

1. Prepare brownies as directed, without baking.

Cheesecake Layer

1. Beat cream cheese, peanut butter, and vanilla in medium bowl using electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add sugar, beating until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add cream, then flour. Transfer 1/3 cup cheesecake batter to small bowl and reserve. Spread remaining batter over brownie layer.
2. Microwave chocolate in bowl on low power in 10-second intervals until melted, then stir until smooth. Mix chocolate into reserved cheesecake batter and drop by heaping spoonfuls atop cheesecake layer. Using the tip of a knife or toothpick, swirl chocolate batter in figure-eight pattern through white cheesecake layer for a decorative look.
3. Bake brownies until center feels set and edges of cheesecake are puffed, about 45 minutes. Cool brownies in pan on rack. Cover and chill at least 1 hour before cutting and serving.