Description
Cherry Cheesecake Brownie Bars combine rich, fudgy chocolate brownies with a creamy cheesecake layer and sweet cherry pie filling on top. Perfect for dessert lovers seeking a decadent treat with a perfect balance of chocolate, cream cheese, and fruit.
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 the Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Make the Brownie Batter: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and 2 cups of sugar. Add the 4 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing well until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients to Brownie Batter: Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt, stirring until the batter is smooth and evenly combined. Spread this brownie batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 0.5 cup sugar until creamy and smooth. Add 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until completely combined.
- Assemble the Layers: Pour the cheesecake mixture evenly over the brownie batter layer. Drop spoonfuls of the cherry pie filling evenly over the top of the cheesecake layer to create a vibrant and fruity topping.
- Bake the Bars: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes or until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly. This ensures a creamy cheesecake texture.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. This helps the layers to set properly for neat bars.
Notes
- Using softened cream cheese is important for a smooth cheesecake layer without lumps.
- Make sure not to overbake; the center should still have a slight jiggle to keep the cheesecake moist.
- Greasing the pan well or lining with parchment paper helps in easy removal of bars.
- You can substitute cherry pie filling with other fruit fillings like blueberry or raspberry for variation.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cherry cheesecake brownie bars, cherry cheesecake brownies, brownie bars, chocolate cheesecake bars, dessert bars, cherry pie filling dessert
