Name: Mocha Cheesecake Brownies
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 16 brownies
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter; 8 ounces (228g) coarsely chopped quality semi-sweet chocolate; 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar; 3 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons (80g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled); 2 Tablespoons (11g) natural unsweetened or dutch-process cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons espresso powder*; 1/4 teaspoon salt; optional: 1/2 cup (90g) mini or regular size semi-sweet chocolate chips (for topping); 8 ounces (224g) full-fat brick style cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar; 1 large egg, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 cup (180g) white chocolate chips