Cherry Cheesecake Brownies
These Cherry Cheesecake Brownies combine rich chocolate brownies with a luscious cherry cheesecake layer, creating an indulgent dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake layer)
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
- Combine the melted butter and vegetable oil. Add in the sugar, cocoa powder, and eggs, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour about two-thirds of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Make the cheesecake mixture by beating the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy. Add in the additional teaspoon of vanilla.
- Layer the cheesecake batter over the brownie base gently.
- Add the remaining brownie batter on top of the cheesecake layer in spoonfuls.
- Top with cherry pie filling evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, checking for doneness.
- Cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before transferring to a wire rack and slicing.
Notes
These brownies can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge. They also freeze well for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: brownies, cheesecake, cherry, dessert, baking