Cherry Cheesecake Brownie Bars Recipe
Delicious Cherry Cheesecake Brownie Bars combine rich, fudgy chocolate brownies with creamy cheesecake and sweet cherry pie filling. These layered bars offer the perfect balance of flavors and textures, ideal for dessert lovers seeking a decadent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Brownie Layer
- 1 cup butter (melted)
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup cocoa powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
Cheesecake Layer
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 0.5 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the bars.
- Make brownie batter: In a large bowl, combine melted butter and 2 cups sugar, mixing well. Add the eggs and 1 tsp vanilla extract, stirring until completely combined.
- Add dry ingredients: Gradually mix in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the wet ingredients, stirring until the batter is smooth and even. Spread this brownie batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.
- Prepare cheesecake layer: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 0.5 cup sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract, mixing well until fully incorporated.
- Assemble layers: Pour the cheesecake mixture gently over the brownie layer in the pan, spreading it evenly. Drop spoonfuls of cherry pie filling over the cheesecake layer for bursts of fruity sweetness.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is just slightly jiggly. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature eggs to ensure even mixing.
- Allow the bars to cool completely to help them set and make cutting easier.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- You can substitute cherry pie filling with another fruit pie filling like blueberry or strawberry if desired.
- For a crispier brownie edge, bake a few minutes longer but watch closely to prevent overbaking.
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