Cherry Cheesecake Brownies
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Cherry Cheesecake Brownies
Description
This recipe starts with a butter and sugar-creamed chocolate brownie batter mixed with cocoa powder and leavening agents, spread evenly in a baking pan. Separately, a cheesecake layer is prepared by blending cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth. The cheesecake mixture is poured over the brownie layer.
Cherry pie filling is dropped onto the cheesecake layer and swirled gently with a knife to produce a visually appealing marbled effect. The assembled pan is baked until the cheesecake is set but may still jiggle slightly in the center, indicating a creamy texture. After baking, the brownies are cooled and chilled to fully set before cutting.
The result is a decadently rich and creamy treat featuring moist chocolate brownie with a tangy cheesecake swirl and bursts of cherry throughout. It can be served chilled or at room temperature.
Ingredients
Cheesecake Layer:
- 1 cream cheese I use 1/3 less fat, 8 ounce package, softened
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Brownie Layer:
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened dark
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling (Can use the lite variety)
Chocolate Drizzle (Chocolate Ganache):
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
- 2 teaspoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Either spray with baking spray or grease and flour an 8 inch square pan.
- For the cheesecake layer, in a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla. Set aside.
- For the brownie layer, in a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Mix in the eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
- Stir in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
- Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the brownie mixture.
- Drop the cherry pie filling by spoonfuls on top of the cheesecake layer. Then take a knife and swirl the cherry pie filling through the cheesecake layer.
- Bake in a preheated oven for about 45 minutes. The cheesecake layer will still jiggle in the middle even when it has finished cooking.
- Let it cool for about an hour.
- Then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- While the brownies are chilling, make the chocolate drizzle by adding the chocolate chips and 2 teaspoons of butter in a small bowl and microwave for about 30 seconds. Stir until smooth. Microwave again for another 30 seconds if it is not melted after the first 30 seconds. Stir and then spoon over the top of the cheesecake bars before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 291kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 200mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 570IU | 11% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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