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Delicious cherry cheesecake brownies with a creamy topping and rich chocolate base.

Cherry Cheesecake Brownies

These Cherry Cheesecake Brownies hit that sweet spot between fudgy and tangy, combining rich brownie and creamy cheesecake topped with cherry pie filling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 14 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cheesecake layer
  • 2 packages 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened Room temperature for smooth mix.
  • ½ cup ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the brownie layer
  • 1 cup 1 cup butter Unsalted controls salt better.
  • 6 ounces 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate Chop small for even melting.
  • 2 cups 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large 4 large eggs
  • 1 ¼ cups 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour Measure with spoon and level.
  • 1 can 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 13×9-inch pan with foil, and lightly spray it for easy removal.
  2. Beat the cream cheese with ½ cup sugar until smooth, then add 1 egg and ½ teaspoon vanilla; beat until creamy and lump-free.
  3. Melt 1 cup butter and 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate in 30-second bursts, stirring in between until smooth and glossy.
  4. Stir in 2 cups sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 teaspoon salt; mix in 4 eggs one at a time.
  5. Fold in 1 ¼ cups flour until just combined; spread the brownie batter into the prepared pan.
  6. Spoon dollops of the cheesecake mixture over the top, then add cherry pie filling in spoonfuls and swirl gently.
Baking
  1. Bake for 45–50 minutes; the edges should turn lightly golden and the center should jiggle slightly when nudged.
  2. Cool completely on a rack.
Setting
  1. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing to allow the layers to set.

Notes

For tips on piping or mini versions, refer to mini cheesecake tips. If the cheesecake batter has lumps, beat longer at room temperature and scrape the bowl.