Decadent Brownie Cheesecake

Ingredients

Brownie mix

1 box (typically 18.3 oz)

Eggs

2 large (for brownie mix)

Vegetable oil

1/2 cup (for brownie mix)

Cream cheese

16 oz, softened

Granulated sugar

1 cup

Eggs

2 large (for cheesecake layer)

Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

All-purpose flour

1/4 cup

Semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup

Whipped cream

for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to the temperature specified on the brownie mix box (usually around 350°F or 175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions, combining the brownie mix, eggs, and vegetable oil until well blended.
3. In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
4. Gently fold in the all-purpose flour and semi-sweet chocolate chips into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
5. Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
6. Pour half of the prepared brownie batter into the bottom of the springform pan, spreading it evenly.
7. Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the brownie batter layer.
8. Pour the remaining brownie batter over the cream cheese layer, spreading gently to cover.
9. Using a knife, swirl the two batters together to create a marbled effect, being careful not to overmix.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for the time specified on the brownie mix box, usually about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
11. Once baked, allow the brownie cheesecake to cool completely in the pan before carefully removing the sides of the springform pan.
12. Serve slices of the brownie cheesecake topped with a generous dollop of whipped cream.