Description
Decadent Cherry Cheesecake Brownie Bars that blend the richness of chocolate brownies with a creamy cheesecake layer and fresh cherry topping, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup cherry filling or fresh cherries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, melt the butter and mix with granulated sugar and brown sugar until fully combined. Stir in the eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Sift in the cocoa powder and flour, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in the sugar, followed by the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the cherry filling or fresh cherries into the cream cheese mixture. Spread this cheesecake layer over the brownie batter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges look firm and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan completely before lifting them out and cutting into squares.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour. Allow the bars to chill in the fridge before serving for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: dessert, brownies, cheesecake, cherries, chocolate