of Linden, North Carolina
Ingredients:
5 tablespoons butter
2 squares (1 ounce each) unsweetened chocolate
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
CHEESECAKE LAYER:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and chocolate. Cover and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes; stir until smooth.
Beat in sugar, eggs and vanilla. Add the flour and baking powder until blended. Spread into a greased microwave-safe 8-in. square dish; set aside.
In a microwave-safe bowl, heat cream cheese on high for 45-60 seconds or until softened; stir until smooth. Beat in sugar, egg and vanilla.
Spoon over brownie batter; cut through batter with a knife to swirl. Sprinkle with the chocolate chips. Shield corners of dish with triangles of foil.
Place the dish on an inverted microwave-safe saucer. Cook, uncovered, at 70% power for 11-13 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean, rotating a half turn after 5 minutes.
Heat on high for 1 minute. Cool on a wire rack to cool completely. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 1 dozen.
Notes and Tips:
This recipe was tested with an 850-watt microwave.
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