Cheesecake-Topped Brownies 10-21-22

Ingredients:

• 1 (21.5- or 23.6-ounce) package fudge brownie mix
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 (14-ounce) can EAGLE BRAND Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Ready-to-spread chocolate frosting (optional)
• Orange peel (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare brownie mix as package directs. Spread into well-greased 13×9-inch baking pan.
2. In large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, and cornstarch until fluffy.
3. Gradually beat in EAGLE BRAND. Add egg and vanilla; beat until smooth. Pour cheesecake mixture evenly over brownie batter.
4. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until top is lightly browned. Cool. Spread with frosting or sprinkle with orange, if desired. Cut into bars.
5. Store covered in refrigerator.