Name: Cheesecake Topped Brownies
Prep time: 30 s
Cook time: 40 s
Total time: 190 s
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 2 cups (12-ounce package) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Morselsdivided; 1 cup granulated sugardivided; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) buttersoftened; 4 large eggsdivided; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extractdivided; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheeseat room temperature; 2 tablespoons buttersoftened; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Make It

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° F. Line 9-inch-square pan with foil.

Step 2

Microwave 1 1/4 cups morsels in small, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; STIR. The morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted. Set aside.

Step 3

Beat 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 cup butter in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and salt; mix well. Add melted chocolate and 2/3 cup flour; mix well. Spread into prepared pan.

Step 4

Beat cream cheese, remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons butter in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add remaining 2 eggs, milk, 1 tablespoon flour and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; beat well. Stir in remaining 3/4 cup morsels. Pour over brownie base.

Step 5

Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until center is set and top begins to brown lightly near the edges. Cool in pan on wire rack for 1 hour; refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Lift brownie from pan with foil; remove foil. Cut into bars. Store covered in refrigerator.