Brownie Cheesecake

Instructions 👩🏻‍🍳

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Step 2
  Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl.
• Step 3
  Firmly press mixture into bottom and 1 inch up sides of a 9-inch springform pan coated with cooking spray.
• Step 4
  Set aside. Combine 1/2 cup sugar, flour, vanilla, and cheeses; beat at medium speed of a mixer until well-blended.
• Step 5
  Add egg whites and 2 tablespoons milk; beat well.
• Step 6
  Combine 1/2 cup batter, 1 tablespoon milk, 2 tablespoons sugar, and cocoa in a small bowl; stir well.
• Step 7
  Spoon remaining batter alternately with cocoa mixture into prepared crust. Swirl together using the tip of a knife. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes.
• Step 8
  Reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees; bake 45 minutes or until almost set. Cool completely on a wire rack.
• Step 9
  Garnish with chocolate syrup and fresh raspberries, if desired.