# Ingredient list:
→ Brownie Layer
01 - 4 oz unsalted butter
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Strawberry Cheesecake Layer
08 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
09 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1 large egg
11 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - 1/3 cup strawberry jam or puree
13 - 2-3 fresh strawberries, finely diced (optional)
→ Decoration
14 - Fresh strawberries, halved (optional)
15 - White or dark chocolate shavings (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on sides for easy removal.
02 - In a medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Remove from heat and whisk in sugar and cocoa powder until smooth. Stir in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract. Fold in flour and salt just until combined.
03 - Pour brownie batter into prepared pan, reserving approximately 1/4 cup for swirling later.
04 - In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until creamy. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth. Fold in strawberry jam or puree and diced strawberries if using.
05 - Pour cheesecake mixture over brownie batter in pan. Dollop reserved brownie batter on top and swirl gently with a knife or skewer to create marbled pattern.
06 - Bake for 32-35 minutes, or until center is just set and a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
07 - Cool completely in pan. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting for clean slices.
08 - Cut into 16 squares and garnish with fresh strawberry halves and chocolate shavings if desired.
