Cherry Cheesecake Brownies
A delicious dessert combining chocolatey brownies with creamy cheesecake and topped with cherry filling.
Ingredients
Brownie Base
- 1 box brownie mix (Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water (room temperature)
Cheesecake Layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature) Ensure it's at room temperature for easier mixing.
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (cold)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour Fold gently into the cream cheese mixture.
Topping
- 1 1/2 cups cherry pie filling
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven according to brownie mix package instructions. Grease a baking pan.
- In a bowl, combine the brownie mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream. Mix until creamy.
- Fold in the all-purpose flour gently.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the brownie layer in the pan.
- Spoon the cherry pie filling on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Use a knife to swirl the cherry filling into the cream cheese layer gently.
Baking
- Bake according to brownie mix instructions or until a toothpick comes out clean from the brownie base.
Serving
- Let it cool before slicing into squares and serving.
Notes
Store brownies in an airtight container. Can be kept at room temperature for a couple of days or refrigerated for up to a week. For serving, add a dollop of whipped cream for extra treat! Try different fruit toppings for variations.