1 (12 oz.) pkg. (2 c.) semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. butter, softened
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. flour

Melt 1 1/4 cups of the chocolate chips with the butter in the microwave; stir until smooth. Set aside. In large bowl, combine sugar and eggs; beat until creamy. Add salt and vanilla; mix well. Add melted chocolate and flour. Mix until well blended. Spread into a greased 9 inch square pan.

CHEESE CAKE TOPPING:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. butter, softened
2 eggs
2 tbsp. milk
1 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. almond extract
Reserved 3/4 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Combine cream cheese, sugar, and butter; beat until creamy. Add eggs, milk, flour, and almond extract. Beat well. Stir in remaining chips. Pour over brownie base. Bake in 350 degree oven for 40 minutes. Do not overbake. Cool completely before cutting.