1 recipe Basic Cake Brownies
4 (3 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 tbsp. lemon juice
Chocolate curls (opt.)

For bottom layer, prepare Basic Cake Brownies as directed. Spread in greased, foil lined 13"x9"x2" baking pan. Do not use sugar nut topping. Bake in 350 degree oven for 10 minutes.

For cheese layer, beat cream cheese and sugar until combined. Add eggs and lemon juice. Beat just until combined. Carefully spread on partially baked brownies. Bake 15 to 20 minutes more or until set and knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan on rack. Using foil, lift brownies out of pan. Cut into bars. If desired, garnish with chocolate curls. Store, covered in refrigerator. Makes 24.