Swirled Cherry Cheesecake Brownies
Cherry Cheesecake Brownies are a rich, layered dessert combining fudgy chocolate brownies, creamy cheesecake, and sweet cherry swirls for a beautiful and flavorful treat.
Ingredients
For the Cheesecake Topping
- 2 packages cream cheese 8 oz each, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Brownie Layer
- 1 cup butter
- 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 can cherry pie filling 21 oz
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C); line a 13×9-inch pan with foil and spray lightly.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add egg and vanilla, mix until creamy.
- Melt butter and chocolate; stir in sugar, vanilla, salt, then eggs; fold in flour gently.
- Spread brownie batter, add cheesecake dollops and cherry filling; swirl lightly.
- Bake 45–50 minutes until edges set and center slightly jiggles.
- Cool completely, then chill at least 4 hours before slicing.