Cherry Cheesecake Swirl Brownies

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These OMG! Heavenly Cherry Cheesecake Swirl Brownies are so heavenly, they are the most sinful, indulgent brownies ever. Succulent cherries and cream cheese filling is baked right in deep-dish, rich chocolatey fudge brownies! 

I can hear you asking me….Are you for real?  Brownies with cream cheese are serious business!  More brownies we adore is this roundup of 20 Valentine’s Day Brownies To Love and these 75 Heavenly Chocolate Dessert Recipes! 

Why I Can’t Stop Thinking About These Cherry Cheesecake Swirl Brownies

Seriously. I. Can’t. Stop. Thinking. About. Them. 

Can you blame me?  Yes!  I wouldn’t tease ya like that!  Brownies are very serious business!

Who doesn’t love brownies? It’s a classic favorite and a comfort food for many. But if you’re looking for a way to up your brownie game, look no further than this delicious and unique recipe for Cherry Cheesecake Swirl Brownies.

Imagine biting into a moist brownie that has swirls of creamy cherry-infused cheesecake running through it! If that sounds like the kind of treat you’ve been dreaming of, then you’re in luck – we’re about to show you how to make it yourself.

With this recipe, you can enjoy the classic flavors of a cherry cheesecake in the form of tasty brownies that are over the top yummy!  These cherry cheesecake swirl brownies will be sure to make any occasion, from birthdays to holidays, even more special.

Guess what’s coming up?  Valentine’s Day!  Brownies are essential for Valentine’s Day! 

These Cherry Cheesecake Swirl Brownies are the perfect chocolate sweet treat indulgence for your chocoholics searching about for their next chocolate ‘fix’.  And trust me, they will absolutely love these delicious treats!

Ingredients You Need for Cherry Cheesecake Brownies

Brownies

• unsalted butter, melted
• sugar
• unsweetened premium cocoa powder
• salt
• baking powder
• chocolate, coffee or vanilla extract
• eggs
• all-purpose Flour
• mini chocolate chips

Cheesecake Cream Cheese Filling

• cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• sugar
• all purpose flour
• heavy cream
• eggs

Cherry Filling

• Cherry Pie Filling, could also try blueberry or strawberry pie filling

How to Make Cream Cheese Cherry Brownies

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9 x 13″ pan or line your greased pan with parchment paper, and grease the parchment for easy removal from pan and cutting brownies easily.

Brownies

1. Microwave butter uncovered, on 100 percent power (high) until butter is melted, about 30 to 60 seconds. Add in the sugar, stirring until the mixture is smooth-like.
2. Stir in the cocoa, salt, baking powder and extract and mix until incorporated.
3. Whisk in the eggs one at a time, mixing in between each addition. Add flour, stirring until smooth.
4. Fold in the chocolate chips.

Cheesecake Cream Cheese Filling

1. Beat the softened cream cheese so there are no lumps remaining and smooth. Mix in the sugar and flour, heavy cream and eggs.

Cherries

1. 1 can of cherry pie filling, opened and ready to spoon.

Assembly

1. Spoon half the brownie batter into the prepared pan, then top with the cheesecake batter.
2. Spoon ⅔rds of the cherries on top of the cheesecake layer in dollops, keeping the cheesecake exposed in spots.
3. Dollop the remaining brownie batter onto the cheesecake mixture along with the remainder of the cherries, swirling them all together, using the tip of a knife.
4. Bake the brownies for 45 to 50 minutes, until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, and the edges are set or until it doesn’t jiggle anymore.
5. Remove them from the oven, and loosen the edges with a knife.
6. Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate so they can continue setting up, preferably overnight, then cut into squares once they are completely set up. (We couldn’t wait, so after you are done taste testing, put them in the fridge.) So good!
7. Microwave for extra indulgent chocolate flavor!

This cream cheese cherry brownies recipe makes a 9×13 pan, but you can can divide the ingredients in half and use an 8×8 or 9×9 pan.

Storing, Serving & Freezing Cream Cheese Cherry Brownies

• Store brownies in fridge when not face-planting. 🙂 Cream cheese in brownies should be refrigerated because they have cream cheese in them.  However when serving them, it’s best to bring them to room temperature for about 20 minutes. 
• The brownies are excellent heated up in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.  It tastes like a rich, fudge, pudding-like brownie swimming in sweet, tart cherries and cheesecake that tastes out of this world.
• Freeze the brownies for up to 1 month, well-wrapped in plastic. It’s best to freeze the brownies uncut if possible, as this will prevent them from drying out.

Shortcuts for our Cherry Cheesecake Swirl Brownies

• I used canned cherry pie filling as a shortcut in the brownies, but you can use your own homemade cherry filling or change the fruit up with raspberry or strawberry pie filling, if cherries aren’t your thing. You can also leave the fruit filling out all together.
• Another shortcut you can use is a box brownie mix, but I hope you make the homemade brownies.

BTW, if you are in the house alone with a huge pan of these brownies, it could be very dangerous, so you may want to gift these or take them to a party for others to divulge!  You’ve been warned! 

More Over The Top Brownie Ideas for your Special Occasion?

• Strawberry Chocolate Chunk Brownies
• Ultimate Gooey Brownies
• Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownies
• Raspberry Brownies
• Cocoa Marshmallow Brownies – GF option
• Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Brownies
• Chocolate Pecan Pie Brownies
• Mini Red Velvet Brownies with Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting
• M&M Easter Egg Marshmallow Fudge Brownies
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Malt Poke Cake

More Cherry Dessert Ideas!

• Cherry Cheesecake Poke Cake
• Chocolate Cherry Oreo Dessert
• Cherry Crumble Pie
• Cherry Vanilla Yogurt Muffins
• Easy Cherry Cheesecake Cookie Cups
• Cherry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
• Easy Cherry Cheesecake Dessert
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Cherry Bars

OMG! Heavenly Cherry Cheesecake Swirl Brownie

Kim Lange

Succulent cherries and creamy cheesecake baked right in deep-dish, rich chocolatey fudge brownies??!  I can hear you asking me....Are you for real?  Brownies are serious business!

4.10 from 72 votes

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Servings 16 brownies

Calories

Ingredients

  

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Brownies:

• 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks or 16 tablespoons)
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 ¼ cups unsweetened premium cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon chocolate, coffee or vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose Flour
• 1 cup mini chocolate chips

Cheesecake:

• 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese softened to room temperature
• ⅔ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup all purpose flour
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 2 large eggs

Cherry Filling:

• 1 21 oz. can Cherry Pie Filling

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9 x 13" pan or line your greased pan with parchment paper, and grease the parchment for easy removal from pan and cutting brownies easily.

Brownies:

• Microwave butter until butter is melted, about 30 to 60 seconds. Add in the sugar, stirring until the mixture is smooth-like.
• Stir in the cocoa, salt, baking powder and extract and mix until incorporated.
• Whisk in the eggs one at a time, mixing in between each addition. Add flour, stirring until smooth.
• Fold in the chocolate chips.

Cheesecake:

• Beat the cream cheese so there are no lumps remaining and smooth. Mix in the sugar and flour, heavy cream and eggs.

Cherries:

• 1 can of cherry pie filling, opened and ready to spoon.

Assembly:

• Spoon half the brownie batter into the prepared pan, then top with the cheesecake batter.
• Spoon 2/3rds of the cherries on top of the cheesecake layer in dollops, keeping the cheesecake exposed in spots.
• Dollop the remaining brownie batter onto the cheesecake mixture along with the remainder of the cherries, swirling them all together, using the tip of a knife.
• Bake the brownies for 45 to 50 minutes, until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, and the edges are set or until it doesn't jiggle anymore.
• Remove them from the oven, and loosen the edges with a knife.
• Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate so they can continue setting up, preferably overnight, then cut into squares. (We couldn't wait, so after you are done taste testing, put them in the fridge.) So good!
• Microwave for 10-15 seconds for extra indulgent chocolate flavor!

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Notes

Melted butter can also be done on stove top.  Just make sure to let the butter and chocolate mixture cool down about 5 minutes before adding eggs, so they don't get cooked. 

Freeze the brownies for up to 1 month, well-wrapped in plastic. It's best to freeze the brownies uncut if possible, as this will prevent them from drying out.

Keyword brownies, cheesecake, cherry, chocolate, cream cheese

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Adapted from King Arthur Flour’s Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies