Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cake

Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Brownie Crust

1. Mix the dry ingredients: Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir until evenly blended, breaking up any cocoa lumps so the crust bakes evenly.
2. Add wet ingredients: Pour in the melted butter, then add the egg and vanilla. Stir until a thick brownie-like batter forms. It should be smooth and cohesive without dry patches.
3. Transfer to pan: Spread the mixture evenly into a greased or parchment-lined pan, pressing it gently into the corners so the crust bakes uniformly.
4. Bake: Bake at 175°C for 15–20 minutes. The surface should look set and slightly puffed. Let the crust cool completely so the cheesecake layer can sit on top without melting.
   

   2️⃣ Prepare the Peanut Butter Cheesecake Filling