1. Preheat & Prep

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch baking pan with butter or nonstick spray.

2. Make the Cheesecake Batter

• Microwave cream cheese for 20-30 seconds until softened.

• In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, vanilla, Baileys, and flour until smooth. Set aside.

3. Make the Brownie Batter

• Microwave butter in a heatproof bowl until melted (about 1 minute). Stir in chopped chocolate until smooth. (Reheat for 10-15 seconds if needed.)

• In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, both sugars, vanilla, Baileys, and salt until smooth.

• Stir in melted chocolate mixture, then fold in flour & cocoa powder until just combined.

4. Assemble & Swirl

• Reserve ½ cup of brownie batter in a small bowl. Spread the remaining brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan.

• Spread the cheesecake batter evenly over the brownie layer.

• Microwave the reserved brownie batter for 15-20 seconds until pourable. Drop small dollops over the cheesecake layer and swirl with a knife.

5. Bake & Serve

• Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the center is set and puffed.

• Let cool completely before slicing into 12-16 squares.

• Enjoy as is or refrigerate for a chilled, fudgier texture!