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Home » Creative Recipes » Recipe Attributes » Comfort Food » Cherry Cheesecake Brownies

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Cherry Cheesecake Brownies

BY: Michele
PUBLISHED: Feb 10, 2014
UPDATED: Apr 12, 2025
6 Reviews / 5 Average
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These Cherry Cheesecake Brownies look beautiful and taste even better.  No box brownies here.  I use my Best Brownies recipe for the brownie layer and then a simple cheesecake recipe for the cheesecake layer.  Then it is topped with cherry pie filling that is swirled in with the cheesecake layer.  

Side view of Cherry Cheesecake Brownies drizzled in chocolate ganache

OMG!  But wait.  There’s more!  A chocolate ganache is drizzled over the cheesecake brownie to take this dessert over the top. It tastes amazing!

Cherry Cheesecake Brownies Pan

The hardest part about making these cherry cheesecake brownies is waiting for them to chill after you bake them.  I had to hide them from Mr. Flavor Mosaic so he would not eat them before I took the photos.  It took great restraint on my part as well to resist them until the photos were taken.

Cherry Cheesecake Brownies

These cherry cheesecake brownies are perfect if you want to impress that special someone or have a date night planned for Valentine’s Day.   They are so fabulous I wouldn’t be surprised if you received a marriage proposal if you made them.  No promises, but it’s possible.

Cherry Cheesecake Brownies

If you love these brownies, also be sure to check out this No Bake Oreo Cheesecake!

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Cherry Cheesecake Brownies

These Cherry Cheesecake Brownies look beautiful and taste even better.  No box brownies here.  I use my Best Brownies recipe for the brownie layer and then a simple cheesecake recipe for the cheesecake layer.  Then it is topped with cherry pie filling that is swirled in with the cheesecake layer.  OMG!  But wait.  There's more!  A chocolate ganache is drizzled over the cheesecake brownie to take this dessert over the top.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Brownies, Cheesecake, Cheesecake Brownies, Cherry Cheesecake Brownies
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes minutes
Total Time 1 hour hour
Servings 12
Calories 291kcal
Author Michele @ Flavor Mosaic

Ingredients


Cheesecake Layer:

  • 1 8 ounce package of cream cheese, softened (I use 1/3 less fat)
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla


Brownie Layer:

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling (Can use the lite variety)


Chocolate Drizzle (Chocolate Ganache):

  • 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons butter
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Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Either spray with baking spray or grease and flour an 8 inch square pan.
  • For the cheesecake layer, in a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla. Set aside.
  • For the brownie layer, in a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Mix in the eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  • Stir in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
  • Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  • Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the brownie mixture.
  • Drop the cherry pie filling by spoonfuls on top of the cheesecake layer. Then take a knife and swirl the cherry pie filling through the cheesecake layer.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for about 45 minutes. The cheesecake layer will still jiggle in the middle even when it has finished cooking.
  • Let it cool for about an hour.
  • Then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  • While the brownies are chilling, make the chocolate drizzle by adding the chocolate chips and 2 teaspoons of butter in a small bowl and microwave for about 30 seconds. Stir until smooth. Microwave again for another 30 seconds if it is not melted after the first 30 seconds. Stir and then spoon over the top of the cheesecake bars before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 570IU | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg
Cherry Cheesecake Brownies

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Cherry Cheesecake Brownies Recipe

This recipe was inspired by Cherry Bliss Brownies on AllRecipes.com.

For another cherry recipe, check out Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake.

If you like these Cherry Cheesecake Brownies, you might like my Best Brownies recipe.

Best Brownies

Another recipe you may like is the Pumpkin Magic Bars.

Pumpkin Magic Bars

If you want more chocolate, try these Easy Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Easy Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies

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For more over the top, fudgy, chocolatey brownies, try these Oreo Overload Brownies by Anyonita Nibbles.

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Comments

  1. jessica says

    February 8, 2015 at 6:46 pm

    these look so amazing! I could eat cheesecake all day long, and then you add some cherries and brownies…oh man, my mouth is going to start watering! I would love if you stopped by tomorrow night 10pm eastern and linked up to my party! I would love to have you around 🙂
    Have a wonderful night!
    Jess

    Reply
    • Michele says

      February 8, 2015 at 6:52 pm

      Thank you! I appreciate the invitation.

      Reply
  2. Emily @ Love, Pasta and a Tool Belt says

    February 12, 2015 at 12:53 pm

    Oh yum these look so delicious! Thank you for sharing at The Wednesday Round Up and we hope to see you back next week!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      February 12, 2015 at 2:04 pm

      You’re welcome. I look forward to it next week.

      Reply
  3. nibbles by nic says

    February 15, 2015 at 8:51 am

    Heaven on a plate!!! We absolutely LOVE this at Munching Mondays and are featuring it this week 🙂 Can’t wait to see you this week!!! xo Nic

    Reply
  4. Natasha @ Epic Mommy Adventures says

    February 15, 2015 at 12:51 pm

    You had me at Cherry Cheesecake! Then, you added brownie and I literally started drooling! I can’t wait to try this – my son and I would devour them!

    Thanks so much for sharing on Turn It Up Tuesday…we love having you! 🙂

    Reply
    • Michele says

      February 15, 2015 at 5:07 pm

      Thanks Natasha!

      Reply
  5. All that's Jas says

    February 17, 2015 at 10:39 am

    I saw this recipe featured on Turn it up Tuesday party and literately started drooling. Will have to make it pronto! Thanks for sharing. Hugs

    Reply
    • Michele says

      February 17, 2015 at 10:56 am

      Thank you for visiting!

      Reply
  6. Elizabeth says

    February 20, 2015 at 2:52 pm

    Oh my! These look absolutely spectacular! I am featuring these tomorrow on Snickerdoodle Sunday! I hope to see you drop by again (and bring your fantastic recipes!!). 🙂

    Reply
    • Michele says

      February 20, 2015 at 3:01 pm

      Thank you so much for featuring my recipe! I will stop by tomorrow.

      Reply
  7. jamie williams says

    May 30, 2015 at 9:09 am

    are these good for mailing? I really want to send them as a gift but don’t know if they will maintain flavor and freshness.

    Reply
    • Michele says

      May 31, 2015 at 10:00 pm

      Since this has cheesecake in it, I probably would not recommend mailing it. However, you could try my Best Brownies, https://flavormosaic.com/best-brownies/, or Chocolate Chip Caramel Crumb Bars instead. https://flavormosaic.com/chocolate-chip-caramel-crumb-bars/

      Reply
  8. Sherri Lance says

    February 1, 2020 at 1:35 am

    Ive gotta admit, i was out of butter &cocoa, but HAD to have these so i sub’d a box of sugar free brownie mix i DID have. Still the most delicious things!! Thank you n i cant wait to use the actual recipei!! Please dorgive the substitution, but im sure SOMEONE might find it helpful anyway. Loved them.

    Reply
    • Michele says

      February 1, 2020 at 9:42 am

      Hi Sherri,

      That is ok to make the substitution. It is good to know that it worked well, and I’m sure that will help others too.

      Thanks,

      Michele

      Reply
  9. Carolyn says

    February 21, 2021 at 8:48 am

    I’ve had this recipe pinned for a long time but finally got around to making them today. Delicious!!

    Reply
  10. Alice Carlson says

    August 23, 2024 at 2:34 pm

    I’ve made these twice now and they keep getting better and better each time! I wonder if you could freeze them? I took them camping and kept refrigerated, but to conserve already tight space I won’t how they would freeze?

    Reply
    • Michele says

      August 23, 2024 at 3:34 pm

      Hi Alice,

      I’m so happy you liked them. They are delicious. Yes, you can freeze them. Wrap them in plastic wrap and place in an airtight container and freeze up to 3 months.To thaw, remove from the freezer, and place them in the refrigerator overnight.

      Thanks,

      Michele

      Reply
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