Cherry Cheesecake Brownies
Decadent fudgy brownies swirled with creamy cheesecake and tart cherry jam for an irresistible dessert mashup that's easier than layer cakes but just as impressive.
Ingredients
Brownie Layer:
- 1 cup 225g unsalted butter
- 8 oz 225g semisweet chocolate (60-70% cacao)
- 1 ½ cups 300g granulated sugar
- ¾ cup 90g Dutch-process cocoa powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Cheesecake Swirl:
- 8 oz 225g full-fat cream cheese (softened)
- 1 large egg yolk
- ¼ cup 50g sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
Cherry Layer:
- ½ cup 160g cherry preserves
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
Prep & Preheat:
- Line a 9x13" baking pan with parchment paper.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Melt Chocolate Mixture:
- In a double boiler, melt butter and chocolate until smooth.
Brownie Batter:
- Whisk sugar into the warm chocolate.
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Fold in sifted cocoa powder and salt (do not overmix).
Cheesecake Layer:
- Beat cream cheese until creamy.
- Mix in egg yolk, sugar, and vanilla until just combined.
Assemble:
- Spread ⅔ brownie batter in the pan.
- Dollop cheesecake mixture over the top.
- Add remaining brownie batter and swirl with a knife.
- Mix cherry preserves with cornstarch and drizzle over the top.
Bake:
- Bake 30-35 minutes until edges are set but the center jiggles slightly.
Cool & Serve:
- Cool completely (3 hours) before slicing into 16 squares.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Per serving:▪ Calories: 290
▪ Total Fat: 18g (Saturated Fat: 10g)
▪ Cholesterol: 80mg
▪ Sodium: 150mg
▪ Total Carbohydrates: 33g (Dietary Fiber: 2g | Sugars: 24g)
▪ Protein: 4g