Pistachio Cheesecake Brownies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Brownies

01 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter
02 - 6 oz dark chocolate (50-60% cocoa)
03 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
04 - 1/2 cup cocoa powder
05 - 3 medium eggs
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/3 cup light brown sugar
08 - 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 2 oz dark chocolate for topping

→ Cheesecake Filling

11 - 8 oz full-fat cream cheese
12 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
13 - 1 small/medium egg
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
15 - 1 heaped tablespoon all-purpose flour

→ Pistachio Layer

16 - 10 tablespoons pistachio spread

# Instructions:

01 - Beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in remaining ingredients until just combined. Refrigerate.
02 - Line 8x8 inch pan. Melt chocolate and butter. Mix eggs, sugars and vanilla separately for 3 minutes until creamy.
03 - Fold melted chocolate into egg mixture. Gradually fold in sifted dry ingredients.
04 - Spread half brownie batter, add dollops of cheesecake and pistachio spread, cover with remaining batter.
05 - Top with chopped chocolate. Bake at 340°F for 27 minutes (fudgy) or 30-35 minutes (more set).

# Notes:

01 - Can adjust baking time for texture
02 - Use full-fat cream cheese
03 - Don't overmix cheesecake layer