Chocolate cheesecake brownies

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   Preheat oven to 160c/325f/gas 3.

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   Line base and sides of a 20cm/8in cake tin with baking parchment.

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   To make the cheesecake mixture, beat the egg in a mixing bowl, then add the cream cheese, caster sugar and vanilla essence.

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   Beat together until smooth and creamy.

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   To make the Brownie mixture, melt the chocolate and butter together in the microwave or in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of gently simmering water.

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   when the mixture is melted, remove from the heat, stir well, them add the sugar.

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   Gradually pour in the beaten eggs, a little at a time, and beat well until thoroughly combined.

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   Gently stir in the flour.

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   Spread two-thirds of the Brownie mixture over the base of the tin.

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    Spread the cheesecake mixture on top, then spoon on the remaining Brownie mixture in heaps.

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    Using a skewer, swirl the mixtures together.

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    Bake for 30-35 mins, or until just set in the centre.

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    Leave to cool in the tin, then cut into squares.

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    Enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.