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Home » Recipe Index » Dessert: Brownies and Bars » Cherry Cheesecake Brownies

Cherry Cheesecake Brownies

May 26, 2017 by Kara Cook 14 Comments

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Cherry Cheesecake Brownies – who can resist a rich and chewy brownie with a creamy layer of cherry cheesecake on the top?

Cherry Cheesecake Brownies title photo

 

Guys, these brownies are epic. I mean come on . . . three layers of decadence all packed into one treat. You just can’t go wrong. Every single bite is scrumptious!

overhead shot of cherry swirl cheesecake brownies

 

 

I love the combination of brownies and cheesecake. My Oreo Cheesecake Brownies are a favorite. But I’d never tried a cherry version. I bookmarked this recipe months ago, and I waited way too long to actually make them. They are definitely a new favorite!

stack of brownies with cherry cheesecake topping

 

They are simple to make, and they turn out so pretty with the cherry swirl on top. They are sure to be a crowd pleaser. I know I had a hard time resisting them.

HOW TO MAKE CHERRY CHEESECAKE BROWNIES

(To skip my tips and just see the full recipe card, scroll to the bottom of the post.)

Ingredients needed:

  • butter (I use regular salted butter for all of my recipes.)
  • granulated sugar (regular table sugar)
  • unsweetened cocoa powder (I use regular Hershey’s cocoa powder.)
  • vanilla extract
  • eggs (I use large eggs in all of my baking recipes.)
  • all purpose flour (I use unbleached, but that is a matter of preference.)
  • salt
  • cream cheese (I used full fat cream cheese, light cream cheese doesn’t set up as well. It works, but the brownies don’t slice as easily.)
  • cherry pie filling

PREP WORK: Let cream cheese come to room temperature by letting it sit on the counter for an hour or two. Spray a 9×13″ pan with non stick cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

BROWNIE BATTER: Whisk together melted butter, sugar, and cocoa powder till smooth. Whisk in vanilla and eggs. Stir in the dry ingredients. Spread batter into prepared pan.

CHEESECAKE FILLING: Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer till smooth and creamy. Add sugar and beat till well blended, scraping sides of bowl with a rubber spatula occasionally. Beat in eggs and vanilla just till mixture is smooth. Pour cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter.

CHERRY SWIRL: Drop cherry pie filling by spoonfuls over the cream cheese layer. Swirl with a butter knife.

BAKE: Bake at 350° for about 45 minutes, or until the middle is barely set. 

COOL: Place pan on a cooling rack, let brownies cool completely before slicing.

cheesecake brownie with cherry swirl on a piece of waxed paper

HOW TO STORE CHEESECAKE BROWNIES

Because of the cream cheese layer, it is best to store any leftover brownies in the refrigerator. I think they last a little better if you store them in the pan uncut. After they are cut, they dry out faster. They will last in the fridge for about a week.

VARIATIONS:

-You can use a boxed brownie mix for the base if you prefer. I think homemade is better for this recipe, but I know that sometimes you need things done fast. 

-For extra decadent brownies, you can add about a cup of chocolate chips to the brownie batter.

-If you want a little crunch in your brownies, feel free to stir in a half cup of chopped nuts into the batter.

close up shot of cherry cheesecake brownie

 

FANTASTIC CHERRY DESSERTS

Today is National Cherry Dessert Day, so I’m back with my fellow food bloggers to share even more incredible cherry recipes. As usual, they have me drooling. Hope you’ll try a few of them!

23 fantastic cherry desserts recip collage

 

Pictured:

  • Vegan No-Bake Cherry Fruit Crisp from Namely Marly
  • Cherry Almond Vanilla Cupcakes from Baking with Blondie
  • Three Ingredient Slow Cooker Cherry Dump Cake from 365 Days of Slow Cooking
  • Rum Soaked Preserved Cherries and Boozy Cherry Molasses from Foodie with Family
  • Almond Cherry Ice Cream from Ashlee Marie
  • Cherry Cheesecake Brownies (right here)
  • Black Forest Cupcakes from Life Made Simple
  • Cherry Berry Dutch Oven Cobbler from Hey Grill Hey
  • Chocolate Cherry Brownie Pizza from Gather for Bread
  • Frozen Cherry Limeade Pie from Real Mom Kitchen
  • Cherry Turnovers from The Baker Upstairs

A few more of my favorite cherry recipes:

  • Cherry Almond Mousse Pie
  • Easy Cherry Turnovers
  • Cherry Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
  • Cherry Chocolate Chip Dip

CHERRY CHEESECAKE BROWNIES

Yield: 16 servings

Cherry Cheesecake Swirled Brownies

cheesecake brownie with cherry swirl on a piece of waxed paper

Rich and fudgy brownies topped with cream cheese and cherry pie filling.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

Brownie Base:

  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup cocoa
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Cheesecake layer:

  • 2 8 oz pkgs cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 21 oz can cherry pie filling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Whisk together melted butter, sugar, and cocoa in a large bowl till smooth. Whisk in vanilla and eggs. Stir in flour and salt till well combined. Pour into a well greased 9x13" pan.
  3. Beat cream cheese and sugar till smooth. Add egg and vanilla, beat till smooth. Pour over brownie layer.
  4. Drop cherry pie filling by spoonfuls over the cream cheese layer. Swirl with a butter knife.
  5. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until middle is barely set. Cool completely before serving.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

16

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 447Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 282mgCarbohydrates: 55gFiber: 1gSugar: 32gProtein: 6g
© Kara
Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert: Brownies and Bars


 

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Comments

  1. Sherri

    July 19, 2020 at 2:41 pm

    Husband loves cherries, my mom also, were abig hit! Had to hide a few back for myself! Lol Also, recipe is super easy to make. Thanks!

    Reply
  2. Sherri

    July 19, 2020 at 2:38 pm

    These are the best and so easy to make! Husband loves cherries so had to hide a few back for myself. Thanks for the awesome recipe.

    Reply
  3. Brooke

    April 30, 2020 at 1:50 pm

    Has anyone tried cooking the brownie layer most of the way before adding the cheesecake/cherry layer to finish baking? I made a half batch (smaller pan, so same thickness as a full batch in a 9×13). At 45 mins, the edges of my brownie were fully cooked but the middle was still liquid. Do you think cooking the brownie on its own for maybe 25 mins, then adding the cherry/cheesecake, then 25 more minutes would work?

    Reply
  4. JeriM

    January 30, 2019 at 5:56 pm

    How do you store them?

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      March 16, 2019 at 9:37 pm

      I just store them at room temperature in an airtight container (if we have any leftovers). If you prefer you can store them in the refrigerator.

      Reply
  5. Yanti Irawan

    August 15, 2018 at 8:29 am

    Look so yummy????
    In grams version please????

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      August 15, 2018 at 2:15 pm

      So sorry. I’ve never measured with grams, so if I tried to convert the recipe it would probably not go well. 😉

      Reply
  6. Bev a Lindsay

    July 28, 2018 at 7:20 pm

    Can these be frozen?

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      July 31, 2018 at 9:47 am

      I haven’t tried it, but my guess is that the cherry pie filling would turn the cheesecake soggy when it thawed. You could always try freezing one to see if it works.

      Reply
  7. Linda W.

    August 3, 2017 at 3:13 pm

    These Cherry Cheesecake Brownies are so yummy and pretty to look at too. They were easy to make. My friends took all of the leftovers home. So I’ll have to make some more for my family. Great dessert.

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      August 7, 2017 at 4:18 pm

      Glad to hear they were a hit! You will have to make some for your family. I know mine loves them! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Karen Kong

    May 31, 2017 at 11:50 am

    Cherry cheesecake brownies!? How have I never heard of this before? That’s the most delicious combination of words I’ve ever heard x.x

    Reply
    • Kara Cook

      June 1, 2017 at 6:18 pm

      I wish I would have heard of them sooner. They are seriously amazing!

      Reply
  9. Laura Powell

    May 26, 2017 at 4:58 pm

    I’m dying to have one!

    Reply

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