Description
Indulge in these decadently fudgy Cherry Cheesecake Brownies Bars that marry rich brownie texture with creamy cheesecake topped with sweet cherries for a delightful dessert experience.
Ingredients
Cream Cheese
Granulated Sugar
Large Egg
Vanilla Extract
Plain Flour
Glacé Cherries
Cocoa Powder
Baking Soda
Unsalted Butter
Light Brown Sugar
Dark or Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a bowl, melt the unsalted butter and whisk in the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and cocoa powder until combined.
- Add the large egg and vanilla extract, mixing until the batter is smooth.
- Sift in the plain flour and baking soda, then stir gently until just combined. Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese with the granulated sugar and the large egg until creamy. Add in the chopped glacé cherries and stir.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture over the brownie layer in the pan, then dollop the remaining brownie batter on top, swirling it together lightly.
- Sprinkle dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips on top for extra indulgence.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the brownie part.
- Let cool in the pan before slicing into bars and serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute plain flour with a suitable gluten-free flour blend. Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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