Decadent Mocha Cheesecake Brownies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 oz unsweetened chocolate
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 egg

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
2. Melt butter and unsweetened chocolate in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add the cooled chocolate mixture and whisk until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, cocoa powder and instant coffee granules. Add to the chocolate mixture and stir until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar and egg until smooth. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the batter and swirl with a knife. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean.
6. Let cool before cutting into bars.

Interesting Facts

• Mocha cheesecake brownies have been a favorite for generations.
• These brownies are the perfect combination of two classic desserts.
• This recipe is easy to make and can be ready in under an hour.