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Cherry Cheesecake Brownies

These Cherry Cheesecake Brownies look beautiful and taste even better.  No box brownies here.  I use my Best Brownies recipe for the brownie layer and then a simple cheesecake recipe for the cheesecake layer.  Then it is topped with cherry pie filling that is swirled in with the cheesecake layer.  OMG!  But wait.  There's more!  A chocolate ganache is drizzled over the cheesecake brownie to take this dessert over the top.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12
Calories: 291 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cheesecake Layer:
  • 1 8 ounce package of cream cheese, softened (I use 1/3 less fat)
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Brownie Layer:
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
  • 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 semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons butter

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Either spray with baking spray or grease and flour an 8 inch square pan.
  2. For the cheesecake layer, in a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla. Set aside.
  3. For the brownie layer, in a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Mix in the eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  4. Stir in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
  5. Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  6. Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the brownie mixture.
  7. 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.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven for about 45 minutes. The cheesecake layer will still jiggle in the middle even when it has finished cooking.
  9. Let it cool for about an hour.
  10. Then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  11. 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

Calories 291kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 84mg (28%) Sodium 200mg (8%) Potassium 131mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 24g (48%) Vitamin A 570IU (11%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 291

% 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.