Fudgy Cheesecake Brownie

1: Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F and grease and line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.

2: Prepare the cream cheese layer by whisking cream cheese, egg, vanilla, and sugar until smooth.

3: Prepare the brownie layer by browning butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring every 10 seconds until golden brown.

4: Transfer browned butter to a heatproof bowl and add cocoa powder, oil, vanilla, and chopped chocolate; mix until dissolved.

5: Let the mixture cool at room temperature for 15-20 mins.

6: Whisk eggs and light brown sugar for 4-6 minutes until dissolved and light pale in color.

7: Add powdered sugar to the egg mixture and mix until combined.

8: Combine the egg mixture with the browned butter mixture and mix until combined.

9: Add flour and chocolate chips, mixing until just combined.

10: Transfer half of the brownie mixture to the prepared pan.

11: Reserve 30g / 2-3 tbsp of the cream cheese mixture and add the remaining on top of the brownie mixture.

12: Top with remaining brownie batter and add reserved cream cheese mixture to make swirls.

13: Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is a little fudgy.

14: Let cool completely before cutting.