Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

Ingredients:
*6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
*4 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
*2/3 cup granulated sugar
*2 large eggs, room temperature
*1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon flour
*1 tablespoon unsweetened natural cocoa powder
*1/8 teaspoon salt
*1 tablespoon LorAnn Red Velvet Emulsion

*8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
*1 large egg yolk
*1/3 cup granulated sugar
*1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract


Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Using foil, line an 8 inch square pan, make sure liner overhangs all four sides.  Spray liner with cooking spray.
3. Place butter and chocolate chips in a small microwave safe bowl and heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until chocolate is completely melted and smooth (do not overheat).
4. Transfer mixture to a medium bowl.  Using an electric mixer beat in 2/3 cup granulated sugar, then the eggs.
5. Mix in the flour, cocoa powder and salt just until combined.  Mix in the Red Velvet Emulsion. Spread evenly into prepared pan. 
6. In a sperate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, egg yolk, 1/3 cup sugar and vanilla until smooth.
7. Place dollops of the cream cheese mixture on top of the brownie batter, than use a butter knife or spatula to swirl the mixture together. 

8. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the batter in the center of the pan is just set.  Allow to cool.  Lift out the foil from the pan and peel the liner from the brownies.