First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8 inch by 8 inch pan with parchment paper.

In a mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, add the room temperature cream cheese and sugar. Beat for 2 minutes, until creamy.

Then, add in the egg and vanilla. Beat until combined. Set aside.

Make the brownie batter. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Then, stir in the chocolate chips. Stir until completely smooth and creamy.

In a large mixing bowl, add the sugar, vanilla, and eggs. Whisk vigorously for 3 minutes, until light and frothy.

Pour in the melted chocolate mixture. Stir to combine.

Then, add in the flour and cocoa powder. Stir together.

Pour ¾ of the brownie batter into the parchment lined pan. Smooth into an even layer.

Drop spoonfuls of the cheesecake batter on top.

Then, drop spoonfuls of the remaining brownie batter on top. Swirl together with a knife or toothpick.

Bake for 25 to 27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out mostly clean.

Finally, remove the pan from the oven. Allow the cheesecake brownies to fully cool before slicing and serving!