Description
Why choose between chocolate, cheesecake, and cherries when you can have all three? These Cherry Cheesecake Brownies are the ultimate dessert trifecta—rich, fudgy brownie base, creamy vanilla cheesecake swirls, and juicy cherry bursts baked to perfection. They’re stunning, indulgent, and secretly simple to make. Ideal for birthdays, potlucks, or when you just need a little sweetness in your week. This is comfort baking at its most joyful—decadent, eye-catching, and guaranteed to earn you “best baker” status at any table.
Ingredients
For the Brownie Layer:
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1 (18 oz) box brownie mix
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3 large eggs, room temperature
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½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
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¼ cup water
For the Cheesecake Swirl:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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¾ cup powdered sugar
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¼ cup cold heavy cream
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp all-purpose flour
For the Cherry Layer:
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1½ cups canned cherry pie filling
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
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Make Brownie Batter: In a large bowl, mix brownie mix, eggs, oil, and water until just combined. Spread evenly in the pan.
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Prepare Cheesecake Swirl: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, heavy cream, and flour. Beat until light and fluffy.
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Layer & Swirl: Dollop cheesecake mixture and cherry pie filling over brownie batter. Gently swirl with a knife—don’t overmix.
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Bake: Bake 35–40 minutes until edges are set and center has a slight jiggle. Cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.
Notes
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Use softened cream cheese for silky swirls.
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Refrigerate before slicing for perfect squares.
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Try flavor twists like raspberry, salted caramel, or almond extract for fun variations.
Nutrition
- Calories: 310Cal Per Serving
- Sugar: 26g
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 38g