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Cherry Cheesecake Brownies

A delicious combination of rich chocolate brownies topped with a creamy cherry cheesecake layer.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Brownie Layer
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cheesecake Layer
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cherry pie filling

Method
 

Prepare the Brownie Layer
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and sugar. Mix well.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
  5. Spread the brownie batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.
Prepare the Cheesecake Layer
  1. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  3. Spread the cheesecake mixture over the brownie layer in the baking pan.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of cherry pie filling on top of the cheesecake layer and swirl gently with a knife.
Bake and Cool
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set.
  2. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gFiber: 2gSugar: 25g

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients for the cheesecake layer.

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