Flourless Cheesecake Brownies

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Spray a nonstick 9 x 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray and line with two strips of parchment 8 inches wide and long enough to leave a 2-inch overhang on all sides.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk 1 large whole egg with 1 egg yolk (separate the whites and reserve, set aside).

Step 3

Add 1⁄4 cup water, the honey, and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla and stir with the spatula until combined.

Step 4

In a large bowl, whisk together the almond meal, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda.

Step 5

Pour the egg mixture into the bowl with the dry mixture and mix well with a spatula. Fold in the chocolate chips.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.

Step 7

Soften the package of cream cheese in the microwave, mix in sugar, reserved egg white and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla.

Step 8

Pour over the brownie mix and spread over the top with a spatula, marbelize the with a toothpick.

Step 9

Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.

Step 10

Let cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting into 12 bars.