Description
Cherry Cheesecake Brownies are a luscious treat that combines rich chocolate brownie layers with creamy cheesecake and juicy cherries, making them perfect for any dessert lover’s gathering.
Ingredients
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Granulated sugar
- Unsalted butter
- All-purpose flour
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Fresh or frozen cherries
- Cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine melted butter and sugar, mixing well. Add cocoa powder, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gently fold in all-purpose flour until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and lemon juice; mix until creamy.
- Fold chopped cherries into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, top with half of the cheesecake layer, then add the remaining brownie batter. Swirl together lightly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg