Brownie Swirl Cheesecake

Ingredients:

• 1 pkg. brownie mix
• 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk chocolate chips, melted
• whipped cream and mini chocolate chips (optional)

Directions:

Prepare brownie mix according to package directions for chewy brownies.

Spread into greased 9 inch springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack.

In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time. Pour over the brownie crust. Top with melted chocolate. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl chocolate.

Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Run a knife around edge of pan and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Garnish with whipped topping and chocolate chips, if desired.

Source: Quick Cooking 1999

By Kae H from Clermont, FL