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Cherry Cheesecake Brownies with Fresh Cherries

Imagine a rich, fudgy chocolate brownie layer topped with creamy cheesecake and studded with juicy, fresh cherries. The combination of chocolate, tangy cheesecake, and sweet-tart cherries is truly irresistible. Every bite offers layers of flavor and texture: the dense, chocolatey brownie, the silky cheesecake, and the burst of juicy cherries.
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Course: Baking, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cheesecake Swirl
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 can cherry pie filling use only the cherries; drain and discard the syrup

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Prepare the brownie layer:
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, flour, sugar, eggs, cocoa powder, baking powder, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Prepare the cheesecake layer:
  1. In a separate bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, ⅓ cup sugar, and 1 egg. Stir in the drained cherries from the pie filling. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
Assemble the brownies:
  1. Carefully spread the cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter. Use a butter knife to swirl the cheesecake into the brownie layer for a marbled effect.
Bake:
  1. Place in the oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until the cheesecake layer is set and a toothpick inserted into the brownie portion comes out mostly clean (a few crumbs are okay).
Cool and serve:
  1. Let the brownies cool to room temperature before cutting. For best results, chill for 30 minutes to an hour to help the cheesecake layer set.
  2. Enjoy! These cherry cheesecake brownies are perfect on their own or served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra decadent treat.
  3. Enjoy!