Description
Deliciously rich chocolate brownies topped with creamy cheesecake and sweet cherry pie filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
- Optional: whipped cream and maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter and cocoa powder. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes. Add the brown sugar and vanilla extract, mixing well. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly. Stir in the salt and flour until fully combined. Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper. Spread about 3/4 of the brownie batter in the pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and sour cream (or yogurt) until creamy. Add the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter. Drop spoonfuls of cherry pie filling over the cheesecake layer. Spoon the reserved brownie batter into the gaps. Use a toothpick to swirl the mixture lightly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until set. Let the brownies cool for 2-3 hours before slicing. For cleaner slices, refrigerate them.
- Optional: Top with whipped cream and maraschino cherries for an extra touch.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth mixture. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the brownies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: brownies, cheesecake, cherry, dessert, chocolate, easy recipe