Description
Luscious cherry cheesecake brownies blend rich chocolate with tangy cream cheese and sweet cherry swirls. Classic dessert layers create irresistible flavor combinations that will delight chocolate and cheesecake enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- ½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (35g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan or line with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage for easy removal.
- Brownie Base: Blend melted butter with granulated sugar until smooth. Mix in eggs and vanilla extract, creating a glossy, homogeneous batter. Gently fold in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder, stirring until just combined to maintain a rich, fudgy consistency. Spread evenly across the prepared pan.
- Cheesecake Layer: Whip cream cheese until creamy and light. Incorporate granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully integrated and silky. Delicately pour the cream cheese mixture over the brownie foundation, creating a pristine white layer.
- Cherry Swirl: Distribute cherry pie filling across the cheesecake surface. Use a knife or toothpick to create elegant marbled swirls, intertwining the ruby-red cherries with the creamy backdrop.
- Baking: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should emerge with minimal moist crumbs, indicating a perfectly baked dessert.
- Cooling and Serving: Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate for at least two hours to enhance flavor and texture. Slice into square portions and store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture to maintain a fudgy brownie texture, avoiding tough or dense results.
- Distribute Evenly: Use an offset spatula or back of a spoon to create smooth, level layers for consistent baking and professional-looking presentation.
- Check Doneness Carefully: Watch for firm center and minimal moist crumbs when testing with a toothpick to prevent overbaking and dry brownies.
- Chill for Best Flavor: Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and achieve perfect slicing consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg