Cherry Brownie Layers (Printable Version)
Decadent brownies covered with a creamy cheesecake layer, finished with a cherry swirl. A treat combining three favorite desserts into one.
# Ingredients:
→ Brownie Layer
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1/2 cup (115g) melted unsalted butter
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200g (1 cup) sugar, granulated
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2 eggs, large
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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35g (1/3 cup) cocoa powder, unsweetened
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65g (1/2 cup) all-purpose flour
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1/4 tsp baking powder
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1/4 tsp salt
→ Cheesecake Layer
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225g (8 oz) cream cheese, at room temp
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1/3 cup (65g) sugar, granulated
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Cherry Topping
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21 oz (1 can) pie filling, cherry, drained
# Steps:
01 -
Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Use parchment paper or grease a 9x13-inch pan.
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In a bowl, whisk together butter and sugar. Add vanilla and eggs, stirring them in. Then sift in flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder. Stop mixing once smooth. Spread into your pan.
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Blend cream cheese until fluffy. Add sugar, vanilla, and the egg, beating until it's silky. Smooth this on top of the brownie.
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Spread the drained cherry filling over the cheesecake layer. Drag a knife across to swirl for a swirled effect.
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Put in the oven for 35-40 minutes until the center feels firm. Let it fully cool, then move it into the fridge for at least two hours before you slice.
# Notes:
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Stays fresh in the fridge for up to 5 days
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Can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months
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Replace cherries with any pie filling you like