Description
Indulge in the perfect combination of rich chocolate brownies, creamy cheesecake, and sweet cherry filling with these Cherry Cheesecake Brownies. A delightful dessert that’s sure to impress at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Layer:
- 1 box (18 oz) brownie mix, plus ingredients listed on the box (eggs, oil, water)
Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Mix Brownie Batter: Prepare the brownie mix according to package directions. Pour most of the batter into the pan, reserving about 1/3 cup.
- Prepare Cheesecake Layer: In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over brownie batter.
- Add Cherry Filling: Spoon cherry pie filling evenly over the cheesecake layer.
- Swirl and Bake: Dollop reserved brownie batter over the top and swirl gently with a knife. Bake for 35–40 minutes until set.
- Cool and Serve: Cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- For a more intense cherry flavor, add chopped fresh or frozen cherries to the pie filling.
- Chill before serving for cleaner slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
