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Cherry Cheesecake Brownie Bars

Irresistible Cherry Cheesecake Brownie Bars for Sweet Cravings

These Cherry Cheesecake Brownie Bars combine fudgy brownies with creamy cheesecake, topped with a cherry swirl, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Layer
  • 1/2 cup butter can be substituted with margarine
  • 1 cup sugar coconut sugar can be used as an alternative
  • 2 eggs for vegan option, use flax eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract almond extract can be used as a substitute
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour for gluten-free, substitute with a gluten-free 1:1 baking mix
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder dark cocoa works best for a richer taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt balances sweetness and enhances flavors
Cheesecake Layer
  • 8 ounces cream cheese ensure at room temperature for smooth mixing
  • 1/2 cup sugar you can substitute with a sugar alternative
Topping
  • 1 can cherry pie filling fresh cherries can be used instead

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar, then beat in the eggs and vanilla extract. Fold in flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  3. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese with sugar until smooth, then add an egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  5. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the brownie base, dollop cherry pie filling on top, and swirl with a knife.
  6. Bake for about 30 minutes until edges are set and center has a slight jiggle.
  7. Allow to cool completely in the pan for about 2 hours before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the bars to cool completely for cleaner cuts, and chill for an hour for sharper slices. Use a knife or skewer for swirling the cherry filling.

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