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Decadent Cherry Cheesecake Brownies with Fudgy Swirls

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These brownies combine a fudgy chocolate base with creamy cheesecake swirls and bursts of cherry preserves, creating a rich and indulgent dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) 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 (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-processed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces (227g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup (40g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (160g) cherry preserves, preferably with fruit chunks

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking pan. Line with parchment paper if desired.
  2. In a large bowl, combine melted butter and granulated sugar until glossy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
  4. In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until incorporated and silky.
  5. Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Dollop half of the cheesecake mixture over the brownie layer in uneven spoonfuls. Add half of the cherry preserves in small spoonfuls on top.
  6. Repeat layering with remaining brownie batter, cheesecake mixture, and cherry preserves.
  7. Using a toothpick or skewer, gently swirl through the layers to create marbled patterns without overblending.
  8. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick; it should come out with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  9. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for about 1 hour. Lift out using parchment edges if lined and cut into 16 squares.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and cream cheese to avoid lumps. Do not overmix brownie batter to keep fudgy texture. Swirl gently to maintain marbled effect. Cool brownies completely before cutting for clean slices. Lining the pan with parchment paper helps prevent sticking.

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