Description
Indulgent Cherry Cheesecake Brownies blend rich chocolate with tangy cream cheese and sweet cherry swirls for a luxurious dessert. Dessert enthusiasts will savor each delectable bite of this irresistible treat that combines classic brownie depth with creamy cheesecake elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 18 ounces (510 grams) family-size brownie mix
- 1 1/2 cups (about 340 grams) cherry pie filling
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
- 3/4 cup (90 grams) powdered sugar
Liquid and Dry Supplemental Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by lining a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper, ensuring overhanging edges for easy removal. Set oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine brownie mix ingredients, stirring until achieving a smooth, uniform consistency. Pour batter into prepared pan, distributing evenly across the surface.
- In a separate bowl, whip cream cheese and powdered sugar using a handheld mixer, blending for 1-2 minutes until silky and homogeneous.
- Incorporate vanilla extract, heavy cream, and all-purpose flour into the cream cheese mixture. Continue mixing for an additional 1-2 minutes to ensure thorough integration.
- Strategically place cream cheese mixture dollops across the brownie batter, maintaining consistent spacing between spoonfuls.
- Intersperse cherry pie filling between cream cheese dollops, allowing glimpses of the underlying brownie batter to remain visible.
- Employ a butter knife to delicately intertwine cream cheese and cherry filling, creating a marbled effect. Maintain a gentle touch to preserve layering without disturbing the brownie base.
- Transfer pan to preheated oven, baking for 45-55 minutes. Verify doneness by checking for a set center and inserting a toothpick that emerges with minimal residue.
- Allow brownies to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours or overnight to achieve optimal texture and flavor melding.
Notes
- Gently stir the brownie batter just until ingredients are combined to maintain a fudgy texture and avoid tough brownies.
- Use a light touch when creating swirls, moving the knife in delicate figure-eight patterns to create beautiful marbled patterns without disturbing the bottom brownie layer.
- Refrigerating allows flavors to meld and helps create cleaner, more defined slices with a rich, dense consistency.
- Swap regular brownie mix with gluten-free or low-sugar alternatives, and use dairy-free cream cheese for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 276 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 154 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 41 mg