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Decadent Cherry Vanilla Cheesecake Swirl Brownies

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Rich fudgy brownies with creamy vanilla cheesecake swirls and bursts of cherry flavor, perfect for dessert lovers seeking a quick and impressive treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon (9g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (150g) cherry preserves or pie filling
  • 1/2 cup (75g) fresh or frozen pitted cherries (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and 2 cups sugar until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
  3. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually fold into wet mixture until no flour streaks remain; batter will be thick and fudgy.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth and creamy. Add 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, beating until incorporated. Fold in 1 tablespoon flour.
  5. Pour half the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Dollop half the cheesecake mixture over brownie layer in spoonfuls. Spoon half the cherry preserves and some fresh cherries (if using) over cheesecake.
  6. Repeat layering with remaining brownie batter, cheesecake, and cherry preserves.
  7. Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the cheesecake and cherry layers through the batter to create marbled patterns.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes until center is set but slightly jiggly. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick in the brownie part; it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool brownies completely in pan on a wire rack for at least 1 hour. Chill for 2 hours or overnight for cleaner slices. Use parchment overhang to lift brownies from pan before cutting.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and cream cheese for smooth batter. Do not overmix brownie batter after adding dry ingredients. Swirl gently with toothpick for pretty marbled effect. Cool completely before slicing for clean cuts. Can substitute gluten-free flour and dairy-free cream cheese and butter for dietary adaptations.

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