Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of fudgy chocolate and creamy cheesecake with these Cherry Cheesecake Brownies. This easy-to-follow recipe delivers a rich dessert that features layers of luscious brownie topped with smooth cream cheese and sweet cherry filling. Perfect for family gatherings, celebrations, or just a cozy night in, these brownies are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. With their make-ahead convenience, you can prepare them in advance and enjoy a decadent treat whenever the craving strikes. Get ready to savor each bite of this irresistible dessert!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup melted butter
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour (or all-purpose)
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese
- 1 egg (for cheesecake layer)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake layer)
- 1/2 can cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13" pan with foil, spraying it lightly with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add in vanilla extract and eggs, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually stir in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until incorporated; the batter will be thick. Spread half of this mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat together cream cheese, egg, vanilla extract, and sugar until smooth. Pour this cheesecake mixture over the brownie base.
- Drop spoonfuls of cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer without spreading it out completely.
- Spoon dollops of the remaining brownie batter over the cherries and bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cool before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
