Cream Cheese Brownies

By kwisser

Ingredients

• Filling:
• 1 package (4 ounces) German sweet chocolate
• 3 Tablespoons butter or margarine
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts
• 2 Tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 Tablespoon all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

In a saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring frequently. Set aside. In a bowl, beat the eggs. Gradually add sugar, beating until thick. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture. Stir in melted chocolate, extracts and nuts. Pour half of the batter into a greased 8 inch square baking pan; set aside. For filling, beat butter and cream cheese in a mixing bowl until light. Gradually add sugar, beating until fluffy. Blend in egg, flour and vanilla; mix well. Spread over batter in pan. Dollop remaining batter over filling. With a knife, cut through batter to create a marbled effect. Bake at 350 minutes or until brownies test done. Cool. Store in the refrigerator.