Description
Cherry Cheesecake Brownies are a delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate brownies with a creamy cheesecake layer and a sweet cherry topping.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper if desired.
- Whisk melted butter, sugar, and cocoa powder until smooth. Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in flour and salt just until combined. Don’t overmix.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until creamy.
- Carefully spread the cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter.
- Drop spoonfuls of cherry pie filling over the cheesecake layer.
- Use a butter knife to gently swirl the cherries through the cheesecake layer. Don’t push the knife all the way into the brownie layer.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes, until the center is just set.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours before slicing for cleaner layers.
- Cut into squares and top with an extra cherry or a little whipped cream.
Notes
- For best results, refrigerate the brownies before slicing.
- Feel free to use fresh cherries instead of pie filling for a fresher taste.
- These brownies can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg