Name: Layered Cheesecake Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 20 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER&#39;S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, broken into pieces; 1/3 cup butter; 3/4 cup sugar, divided; 3 eggs, divided; 1 tsp. vanilla, divided; 1/2 cup flour; 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

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55 Min(s)

15 Min(s) Prep

40 Min(s) Cook

Separately, cheesecake and brownies are strong contenders in the favorite dessert category. Together, they clinch the title easily.

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20 servings

Original recipe yields 20 servings

1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, broken into pieces

1/3 cup butter

3/4 cup sugar, divided

3 eggs, divided

1 tsp. vanilla, divided

1/2 cup flour

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

Let's Make It

Heat oven to 350°F.

Line 8-inch square pan with foil, with ends extending over sides. Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until butter is melted; stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended.

Stir in 1/2 cup sugar. Add 2 eggs and 1/2 tsp. vanilla; mix well. Blend in flour. Spread into prepared pan.

Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar in medium bowl with mixer until blended. Add remaining egg and vanilla; mix well. Spoon over brownie batter in pan.

Bake 35 to 40 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out with fudgy crumbs. (Do not overbake.) Cool completely. Use foil handles to lift brownie from pan before cutting to serve.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Size Wise

Save room for this special-occasion dessert by planning ahead. For example, watch portions and choose lower-fat foods beforehand.

Tip 2

Raspberry-Swirl Cheesecake Brownies

Drop 1/4 cup raspberry jam over unbaked cheesecake layer by teaspoonfuls; swirl with knife. Continue as directed.

Tip 3

Special Extra

Stir 1/2 cup chopped toasted PLANTERS Walnuts into brownie batter before spreading into prepared pan.

Nutrition

Calories

140

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9g

12%

Saturated Fat 6g

30%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 50mg

17%

Sodium 75mg

Total Carbohydrates 14g

Dietary Fiber 1g

Sugars 10g

20%

Protein 2g

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

20 servings

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.