Fudge Cheesecake Brownies

Ingredients

Brownie Layer
1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces
3/4 cup unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cheesecake Layer
2 cup cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
Fudge topping
1 cups granulated sugar
1/8 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
6 Tablespoons cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Have ready a 9 inch square baking pan lined with aluminum foil.
In a heatproof bowl, placed over a saucepan of simmering water, melt the butter and chocolate.
Remove from heat and stir in the sugar and vanilla extract.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Beat in flour and salt until the batter is smooth.
Spread brownie batter evenly onto the bottom of the prepared pan.
Using an electric beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar, vanilla, and egg and process just until smooth.
Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the brownie layer.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the brownies are set and the cheesecake is just beginning to brown.
Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely. Then cover and until firm.
To make the fudge topping, Cook sugar, corn syrup, milk, butter, cocoa, and salt over low heat until melted, stirring constantly.
Bring to a boil for 1 minute.
Remove from heat and beat gently until slightly cool. Add vanilla.
Continue beating until smooth.
Spread topping over Cheesecake squares
Original Fudge Cheesecake Brownies Recipe Recipe found at Grandmothers Kitchen Recipes.