Description
Cherry Cheesecake Brownies start with fudgy brownies topped with creamy cheesecake and bright cherry pie filling for a rich layered dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, melted, cooled slightly
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat or all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 package cream cheese (8 oz)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 can cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Line a 9×13 pan with foil and spray with cooking spray; preheat oven to 350°F.
- Whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and eggs and whisk to combine.
- Stir in flour, cocoa, and salt to form thick batter.
- Spread half the batter into the prepared pan.
- Beat cream cheese, egg, vanilla, and sugar until smooth.
- Spread cheesecake mixture over brownie base.
- Add spoonfuls of cherry pie filling and spread slightly.
- Drop remaining brownie batter over the top and smooth gently.
- Bake 30–35 minutes until center appears set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely before cutting; chill for cleaner slices.
Notes
- Use room-temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps.
- Chilling improves clean slicing and enhances texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie