Cheesecake Brownies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 tbsp butter, chopped
6 oz dark chocolate, chopped
1 None large egg
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup flour
1/4 cup self-rising flour
None None Topping
10 oz cream cheese
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp flaked almonds, toasted

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F. Grease an 8-inch square cake pan and line the base and sides with parchment paper. For the brownie base, place the butter and chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water and stir until melted. Beat the egg and sugar in a small bowl with an electric mixer until thick and creamy. Gradually stir in the chocolate mixture and sift in flours. Spread in prepared pan and bake 10 mins, or until just firm to the touch.
Meanwhile, for the topping, beat the cream cheese, vanilla and sugar in a small bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the cream and beat until thick. Add the egg and beat until just combined. Pour on brownie base and sprinkle with almonds. Bake 15 mins, or until set. Cool, then refrigerate 2 hours before serving.