Warm Cream Cheese Brownies

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 325°F. Butter a 9 × 13-inch baking pan; set aside. Make the cream cheese batter: Beat the cream cheese, butter, and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well and scraping down the sides of the bowl at least once. Add the vanilla, and beat until combined. Using a large rubber spatula, fold in the flour and chocolate chips.

   Step 2

   Make the chocolate batter: Melt the chocolates and butter in a medium heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water. Remove the bowl from the heat, and let cool completely.

   Step 3

   In a large bowl, using a handheld whisk, beat the eggs, gradually adding the sugar, until the mixture is thick and pale. Whisk in the cooled chocolate mixture. Add the vanilla, and combine well.

   Step 4

   Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl, and fold into the chocolate mixture. Fold in the chocolate chips. Measure out about 1/2 cup chocolate batter, and set aside. Spoon the rest of the batter into the prepared baking pan, and spread the cream cheese batter evenly over the top. Drop the reserved chocolate batter in dollops on top. Run a knife or offset spatula all the way through the batters to create a swirling effect.

   Step 5

   Bake until a cake tester inserted near the edges comes out clean, about 35 minutes. The center will still be fairly soft, but it will continue to firm after being removed from the oven. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool in the pan before cutting into squares.