Brownie Cheesecake

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Bake: 50 min. + chilling

Yield 10 servings

This Brownie Cheesecake fits the bill for a fast but luscious dessert. It also freezes well, so you can make it when you have time and freeze the whole thing for later.

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) brownie mix
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 cup milk chocolate chips, melted
Whipped cream and miniature chocolate kisses, optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions for chewy fudge brownies. Spread into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes (brownies will not test done). Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended.
Pour over the brownie crust. Top with melted chocolate; cut through batter with a knife to swirl the chocolate.
Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool completely. Remove sides of pan; refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate kisses if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 314 calories, 17g fat (9g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 182mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

It may look fancy, but this cheesecake is so simple. The secret is the speedy crust—it's from a packaged brownie mix! You don't need to be an experienced cook to make the elegant chocolate swirls on top ;anyone can do it. —Janet Brunner, Burlington, Kentucky

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