Brownie Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

Recipe from Katelyn Jacobs

1 (19.8/21.5 ounce) package of fudge brownie mix--preferably Ghiradelli Brownie Mix
3 (8 ounce) packages of cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 package of semi sweet chocolate chips

Garnish:
mini chocolate chips
whipped cream

Preheat oven to 350. Grease bottom only of 9 inch springform pan. Prepare brownie mix as package directs for chewy brownies. Spread evenly in prepared pan. Underbake the brownie mixture. (It will go back in the oven again.)

Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in the sweetened condensed milk. Add beaten eggs and vanilla. Mix well. Stir in the chocolate chips (not mini ones yet).

Put into prepared pan on top of brownie mixture. Reduce oven temperature to 300. Bake for approximately 50 minutes or until center is set. Cool. Chill. Remove sides of springform pan and place on platter. Garnish with whipped topping and sprinkle with mini chocolate chips.

Serves 12