Chocolate Cream Cheese Brownies

We just went to a party and someone brought cream-cheese brownies that were delicious. The lady that made them said they were from a box. I found this recipe and decided to try it. I think it was way better than the box mix.

From Taste of Home

TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min.

Ingredients:
1 package (4 ounces) German sweet chocolate
3 tablespoons butter
2 eggs
3/4 cup Sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup chopped nuts
FILLING:
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup Sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions: In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool. In a small bowl, beat eggs. Gradually add sugar, beating until thick and pale yellow. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture. Stir in melted chocolate, extracts and nuts. Pour half of the batter into a greased 8-in. square baking dish; set aside. For filling, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, flour and vanilla; mix well. Pour over batter in pan. Spoon remaining batter over filling. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl the chocolate. Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: about 2 dozen.