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Cherry Cheesecake Brownies

These Cherry Cheesecake Brownies combine rich fudgy brownies, creamy cheesecake, and sweet cherry filling in one delicious dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Topping
  • 2 packages 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened Use room temperature to avoid lumps.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Brownie Layer
  • 1 cup butter
  • 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate Use quality chocolate.
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Fold gently to avoid toughness.
  • 1 can 21 oz cherry pie filling Can substitute with fresh cherries after cooking down.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a saucepan, melt the butter and chocolate over low heat, then cool for 5 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, vanilla, salt, and the melted chocolate mixture; mix well.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth, then fold in flour gently.
  5. Reserve 1 cup of brownie batter for the swirl.
Cheesecake Layer
  1. In a clean bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add egg and vanilla and mix until combined.
Assembly
  1. Spread brownie batter evenly in the prepared pan.
  2. Layer the cheesecake mixture over the brownie base and spread evenly.
  3. Add cherry pie filling evenly on top of the cheesecake layer.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of reserved brownie batter on top and swirl with a knife.
Baking and Cooling
  1. Bake for 45-50 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  2. Remove from oven and let cool for at least 1 hour at room temperature, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours before slicing.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature cream cheese, don’t overbake, and refrigerate before slicing for clean cuts. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.