1 (8 oz.) pkg. brownie mix
2 (8 oz.) pkg. Philadelphia cream cheese
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 c. chocolate chips, melted

Grease bottom of 9 inch springform pan. Prepare basic brownie mix as directed on package; pour batter evenly into springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Pour over brownie mixture.

Spoon melted chocolate over cream cheese mixture; cut through batter with knife several times for marble effect. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan. Chill. Garnish with whipped cream and maraschino cherries, if desired.