Cheesecake Brownies

Thick and fudgy chocolate brownies and a tangy cream cheese filling are combined to create one of the true American culinary classics - the cheesecake brownie. Regular chocolate brownies are one of the favorite American desserts that have been internationally recognized as a quick, satisfying, and scrumptious chocolate treat. The cheesecake variety employs the same rich and dense chocolate mixture as the base of the cake, which is topped with velvety cream cheese. Generously sweetened and infused with vanilla essence, the cheese is the perfect refreshing complement to the thick brownie sponge. The cream cheese filling can be merely spread on top of the base, or partially mixed to create a visually striking marbled effect. This famous American treat is usually baked in pans and served sliced in square shapes which are meant to be eaten by hand. Although classic chocolate brownies have been present in the American cuisine since the 20th century, the addition of cream cheese is a fairly modern invention that quickly gained popularity, and today stands as one of the favorite types of brownies.