Ingredients

Method

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides to easily lift the brownies out later.

2. 2

   In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sugar and stir until the mixture is fully combined, melted, and has a shiny appearance.

3. 3

   Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and vanilla bean paste. Stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Let the mixture cool for about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   After cooling, add the 4 eggs to the brownie mixture. Whisk until the batter is smooth and glossy.

5. 5

   Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the brownie batter until they are evenly distributed. Set the batter aside.

6. 6

   In a large bowl, add the room temperature cream cheese. Using a hand mixer, beat until it is smooth and free of lumps.

7. 7

   To the beaten cream cheese, add the sugar, flour, vanilla extract, and heavy cream. Beat again until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.

8. 8

   Add the 2 eggs to the cheesecake mixture and continue beating with the hand mixer until it is smooth.

9. 9

   Pour about half of the brownie batter into the prepared 9x13 pan and spread it into an even layer.

10. 10

    Pour the entire cheesecake batter over the brownie layer and spread it evenly.

11. 11

    Dollop the remaining brownie batter over the top of the cheesecake layer using a cookie scoop or spoon.

12. 12

    Warm the cookie butter in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to make it pourable. Drizzle the warmed cookie butter over the brownie and cheesecake layers.

13. 13

    Using a knife or a skewer, gently swirl the brownie batter, cheesecake batter, and cookie butter together to create a marbled pattern. Be careful not to overmix.

14. 14

    Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes. The brownies are done when the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs.

15. 15

    Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out with the parchment paper. Cut into squares and enjoy