Cheesy Fudge Brownie Delight

Shortbread Base

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

New York-Style Filling

• 16 oz Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Fudge Brownie Topping

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. In a food processor, pulse the flour, sugar, and cubed butter until the mixture is crumbly.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan.
4. Bake for 20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Let cool.
5. For the filling, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add the sour cream, vanilla extract, and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 40 minutes or until the cheesecake is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
7. Let the cheesecake cool to room temperature before making the topping.
8. For the topping, melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the sugar, cocoa powder, and salt, and whisk to combine.
9. Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the eggs. Add the flour and whisk until the batter is smooth.
10. Pour the batter over the cheesecake and spread it out evenly.
11. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the topping is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
12. Let cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

Enjoy your delicious Cheesy Fudge Brownie Delight, made with Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese!