Description
A rich, fudgy chocolate brownie base swirled with tangy cream cheese and topped with tart cherries for a perfect balance of flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 oz dark chocolate, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup pitted cherries, halved
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Mix melted butter and dark chocolate until smooth.
- Whisk in sugar, eggs, and vanilla until the batter is glossy.
- Fold in flour and cocoa powder until just combined.
- Beat softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Pour brownie batter into the pan, then dollop cheesecake mixture on top.
- Swirl the two mixtures together with a toothpick.
- Press cherry halves into the top of the batter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American