Pumpkin-Cheesecake Brownies – Simmer + Sauce

Ingredients

• For the Brownie Layer:
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup good quality cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cups good quality semi-sweet chocolate chips
• For the Pumpkin Layer:
• 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon allspice