Description
Cherry Cheesecake Brownies are a delightful combination of fudgy chocolate brownies, creamy cheesecake, and juicy cherries. Perfect for any occasion, they promise to impress everyone with their rich flavors.
Ingredients
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Granulated sugar
- Unsalted butter
- Eggs
- All-purpose flour
- Vanilla extract
- Cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
- Cherries (fresh or canned)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and granulated sugar until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Sift in cocoa powder and flour; stir gently until just combined.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Spoon dollops of the cheesecake mixture over the brownie base and swirl gently with a knife.
- Scatter pitted cherries on top, pressing them slightly into the mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For a fruity twist, substitute cherries with raspberries or strawberries. Add a splash of almond extract for an extra flavor kick.