Cheesecake-Marble Brownies

ingredients For brownie batter 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into pieces 2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2/3 cup all-purpose flour

For cheesecake batter 8 ounces cream cheese, well softened 1/3 cup sugar 1 large egg yolk 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

preparation Make brownie batter: Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan.

Heat butter and chocolate in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, whisking occasionally, just until melted. Remove from heat and whisk in sugar, eggs, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until well combined. Whisk in flour until just combined and spread in baking pan.

Make cheesecake batter and bake brownies: Whisk together cheesecake batter ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Dollop over brownie batter, then swirl in with a knife or spatula.

Bake until edges are slightly puffed and center is just set, about 35 minutes.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Gourmet, June 2007

Quick Kitchen