Brownie Cheesecake Cupcakes

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

2. Make the brownie batter: Mix brownie mix, oil, eggs, and water together in a bowl until well combined.

3. Make the cheesecake batter: Mix cream cheese, sugar, butter, flour, and vanilla together in a separate bowl.

4. Spoon brownie batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 1/2 full. Top with cheesecake batter, then spoon brownie batter over top. Reserve any remaining brownie batter for another use.

5. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the brownie part comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.

6. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

Editor's Notes:

Not all the brownie batter will be used in the cupcakes. The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of brownie batter. The actual amount of brownies consumed will vary.

The directions given for the brownie batter are according to a Pillsbury mix. If using a different brand, follow the directions on the box.