8 oz (1 pk) brownie mix
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 each large eggs
1 cup milk chocolate chips, melted
Directions
Grease bottom of 9-inch Springform pan. Prepare basic brownie mix as
directed on package; pour batter evenly into springform pan. Bake at
350 degrees F., 15 minutes. Combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla,
mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Add
eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Pour over
brownie layer. Spoon chocolate over cream cheese mixture, cut through
cheese and chocolate mixture several time to acheive a marble effect.
Bake at 350 degrees F., 35 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool
before removing rim of pan. Chill. Garnish with whipped cream, if
desired.
Servings: 10 servings
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Categories: Cheesecake; Cookie; Dessert
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