Cheesecake Brownies Blackberry (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Blackberry Mixture

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

→ Fudgy Brownie Base

04 - 12 tbsp unsalted butter
05 - 1 1/2 cups white sugar
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 2 tsp vanilla
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 3/4 cup cocoa powder
10 - 1/2 cup plain flour

→ Tangy Cheesecake Topping

11 - 8 oz softened cream cheese
12 - 1/4 cup thick Greek yogurt
13 - 1 large room-temperature egg
14 - 1/4 cup regular sugar
15 - 1/2 tsp salt

# Instructions:

01 - On medium-high heat, cook blackberries, sugar, and water for 8-10 minutes, smashing the fruit as it softens. Strain the mixture and set aside to cool.
02 - Set your oven to 325°F. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper before you start mixing.
03 - Melt the butter, add sugar, vanilla, eggs, and salt. Mix in cocoa and flour until combined. Spread it all out in the baking dish.
04 - Blend the cream cheese, yogurt, egg, sugar, and salt. Keep going for a couple of minutes till it's silky smooth. Spread the mix over your brownie layer.
05 - Drop spoonfuls of the cooled blackberry sauce onto the cheesecake layer. Use a knife or toothpick to swirl it around gently.
06 - Bake for 60 minutes until the cheesecake gets a light golden color, and the center is slightly firm. Cool in the fridge for at least 2 hours.

# Notes:

01 - Keep in the fridge for up to five days.
02 - You can make it a day ahead and chill overnight.
03 - Cuts into nine large squares.