Ingredients

  • For the brownie base
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup dark cocoa (Hershey's Special Dark)
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • For the cheesecake topping
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Other toppings
  • 2 tablespoons raspberry preserves
  • 1/3 cup chocolate chips

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Make the brownie base. Blend oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Beat well with a spoon or spatula. Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl and slowly add to the egg mixture until well blended. Set aside.
  • Make the cheesecake topping. Soften the cream cheese. Add the eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Beat with a whisk until smooth. Set aside.
  • Assemble the brownies. Grease a 9 inch square pan. Add the brownie base and level batter. Dollop small portions of raspberry preserves over the batter. Drizzle cheesecake topping over the batter to evenly cover it. Run a knife through (about 5 times in each direction) to swirl the brownie and cheesecake batters. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.