Description
Rich chocolate brownies layered with creamy cheesecake and sweet cherry pie filling create an unforgettable dessert perfect for parties, holidays, and family baking nights.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup melted butter
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 can cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9×13-inch pan with foil and cooking spray.
- Whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla and eggs and whisk until combined.
- Stir in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until thick batter forms.
- Beat cream cheese, egg, vanilla, and sugar until smooth.
- Spread slightly more than half of brownie batter into prepared pan.
- Spread cheesecake filling evenly over brownie layer.
- Spoon cherry pie filling over cheesecake mixture and swirl lightly.
- Drop remaining brownie batter over the cherries.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until center appears mostly set.
- Cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Refrigerate brownies before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Use softened cream cheese for smooth filling.
- Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 312
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 195
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 46
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 81