Foryoueats: Mocha Cheesecake Brownies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) 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 (78g) all-purpose flour(spooned & leveled)
• 2 Tablespoons (10g) 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)
• Cheesecake Layer:
• 8 ounces (226g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 1 cup (180g) white chocolate chips