Totally Decadent Cheesecake Brownies

My bf loves brownies but he also loves cheesecake.........so when I saw this recipe I had to make it. It combines the best of both!

BLACK AND WHITE CHEESECAKE BROWNIES MAKES 16 2 1/4IN. BROWNIES

1 12oz pkg.(2c.) semi sweet chocolate mini bits, divided

1/2c. sugar

1/4c. butter, softened

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

1/2 tsp. salt

2/3c. all purpose flour

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1 8oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened

1/2c. sugar

2tb. butter, softened

2 eggs

2tb. milk

1tb. all purpose flour

1/2tsp. almond extract

3/4c. semi sweet mini chocolate bits reserved from the above 12oz.pkg.

BROWNIE BASE:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt over hot (not boiling) water, 1 1/4c. semi sweet bits; stir till smooth. Set aside. In large bowl, combine sugar and butter; beat till creamy. Add eggs, vanilla and salt; mix well. Spread into foil lined 9in. square baking pan.

CHEESECAKE TOPPING:

In large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and butter; beat till creamy. Add eggs, milk, flour and almond extract; beat well. Stir in remaining mini 3/4c mini bits. Pour over brownie base. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 min. Cool completely; cut into squares.

The only thing I did different was I didn't add all those mini bits to the cheesecake layer. I felt it would be way too much chocolate. I just sprinkled a few on top to decorate before baking. They were awesome!