Description
Deliciously rich Cherry Cheesecake Brownie Bars combine fudgy brownies with a creamy cheesecake layer and sweet-tart cherries for a nostalgic dessert that’s perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate (or cocoa powder)
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar/coconut sugar)
- 2 large eggs (or 1/2 cup applesauce/flaxseed mixture)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese (or whipped cream cheese)
- 1/2 cup sugar for cheesecake layer
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or almond extract)
- 1 cup cherries, pitted and chopped (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt butter and chocolate together in a saucepan over low heat. Stir until smooth and cool slightly.
- Add sugar and eggs to the chocolate mixture, mixing well.
- Sift in flour and salt, folding carefully until combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into a prepared baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- For the cheesecake layer, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl until creamy. Add the egg and mix until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cheesecake mixture onto the brownie batter and swirl gently with a knife.
- Scatter the chopped cherries over the cheesecake layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
- Cool completely before cutting. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Let the bars cool completely to maintain their texture and layers. Perfect with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Cherry Cheesecake, Brownie Bars, Dessert, Summer Treat, Baking