Recipe: German Sweet Chocolate Cream Cheese Brownies (Philadelphia Cream Cheese recipe)

GERMAN SWEET CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES

1 (4 oz.) package Bakers Germans Sweet Chocolate
1/4 cup (1/3 stick) margarine
1 cup sugar, divided use
3 eggs, divided use
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
4 ounces Philadelphia Brand Cream Cheese, softened

TO PREPARE THE BROWNIE LAYER:
Microwave chocolate and margarine in large microwaveable bowl at HIGH 2 minutes or until margarine is melted. (Or, melt chocolate and margarine in 2-quart saucepan over very low heat; stir constantly just until melted.)

Remove from microwave or heat and stir until chocolate is completely melted. Stir 3/4 cup sugar into melted chocolate. Stir in 2 eggs and vanilla until completely mixed. Mix in flour until well blended. Stir in nuts. Spread in greased 8-inch square pan; set aside.

TO PREPARE THE CREAM CHEESE TOPPING:
In same bowl, mix cream cheese, the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, the remaining egg and the remaining 1 tablespoon flour until smooth. Spoon over brownie mixture; swirl with knife to marbleize.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out almost clean. DO NOT OVERBAKE. Cool in pan; cut into squares.

Makes 16 brownies
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Old package label: Philadelphia Cream Cheese package recipe