Blackberry Cheesecake Brownies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Blackberry Puree

01 - 6 ounces blackberries, fresh or frozen
02 - 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
03 - 1/4 cup water

→ Brownies

04 - 12 tablespoons unsalted butter
05 - 1 1/2 cups sugar
06 - 2 eggs
07 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 3/4 cup cocoa powder
10 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

→ Cheesecake

11 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
12 - 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
13 - 1 large egg, room temperature
14 - 1/4 cup sugar
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

# Instructions:

01 - Combine blackberries, sugar, and water in saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat 8-10 minutes, breaking down berries. Strain through fine mesh strainer and cool
02 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Line 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper
03 - Melt butter, then stir in sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Fold in cocoa powder and flour. Spread in pan
04 - Beat cream cheese, yogurt, egg, sugar, and salt for 2-3 minutes until smooth. Spread over brownie batter
05 - Dollop cooled blackberry puree on top and swirl into cheesecake layer using a knife or toothpick
06 - Bake for 1 hour until cheesecake is golden and knife comes out mostly clean. Refrigerate at least 2 hours

# Notes:

01 - Store in refrigerator up to 5 days
02 - Can be made ahead and chilled overnight
03 - Makes 9 large brownies