Cherry Cheesecake Brownies Recipe

Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 18 servings

Brownies:

• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups white sugar
• cup cocoa powder
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose baking flour
• teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
• teaspoon salt

Cheesecake Mix:

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Directions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350F (175C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Step 2: Melt the butter in the microwave for about 1 minute. Stir in the sugar and cocoa powder until well combined.

Step 3: Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition using an electric mixer. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4: In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the batter and mix until smooth and fully incorporated.

Step 5: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a knife or spatula.

Step 6: In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and egg until smooth and creamy.

Step 7: Dollop the cream cheese mixture on top of the brownie batter, then gently swirl together using a knife to create a marbled effect.

Step 8: Separate the cherries from the jelled filling and place them on top of the cream cheese mixture, saving any leftover jelly for another use if desired.

Step 9: Swirl the cherries into the cream cheese layer using the knife to blend slightly.

Step 10: Bake the brownies in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes, or until set and the edges pull away from the sides of the pan.

Step 11: Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely before cutting into bars.

Cooks Note

These can be made with regular all-purpose flour instead of gluten-free flour, but the baking time may need to be adjusted slightly.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 326
• Total Fat: 17g (21% Daily Value)
• Saturated Fat: 10g (50% Daily Value)
• Cholesterol: 93mg (31% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 183mg (8% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrate: 43g (16% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 2g (7% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 26g
• Protein: 4g (8% Daily Value)
• Vitamin C: 1mg (1% Daily Value)
• Calcium: 31mg (2% Daily Value)
• Iron: 1mg (6% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 152mg (3% Daily Value)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.