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Cherry Cheesecake Swirl Brownies

Cherry Cheesecake Swirl Brownies That'll Melt Your Heart

These Cherry Cheesecake Swirl Brownies combine rich chocolate and creamy cheesecake, resulting in an irresistible dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • ¾ cup Cocoa Powder Unsweetened
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Extract (Vanilla/Chocolate/Coffee) Vanilla recommended
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Mini Chocolate Chips Optional
For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
  • ¼ cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 large Eggs
For the Cherry Swirl
  • 1 cup Cherry Pie Filling Or homemade compote

Equipment

  • 9 x 13-inch baking pan
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the baking pan.
  2. Melt the unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl and stir in the granulated sugar.
  3. Add cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and extract to the buttery sugar mixture.
  4. Incorporate the eggs one at a time and then fold in the all-purpose flour.
  5. Fold in mini chocolate chips if using.
  6. Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sugar, flour, heavy cream, and eggs.
  7. Layer half of the brownie batter, followed by the cheesecake mixture and then the remaining brownie batter.
  8. Swirl the brownie and cheesecake layers together gently.
  9. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until edges are firm and a toothpick shows moist crumbs.
  10. Cool completely and refrigerate before cutting into squares.
  11. Serve and enjoy your Cherry Cheesecake Swirl Brownies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store brownies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. They can also be frozen for longer storage.

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