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

Cherry Cheesecake Swirl Brownies

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.

best easy homemade Cherry Cheesecake Swirl Brownies recipe

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!

best easy homemade Cherry Cheesecake Swirl Brownies recipe

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

Cherry Filling

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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.

best easy homemade Cherry Cheesecake Swirl Brownies recipe

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.

best easy homemade Cherry Cheesecake Swirl Brownies recipe

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.

heavenly dessertBTW, 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! 

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OMG! Heavenly Cherry Cheesecake Swirl Brownies

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
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 16 brownies
Calories

Ingredients
  

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
  • 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
Tried This Recipe?Let us know how it was by commenting below!

Adapted from King Arthur Flour’s Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies

38 Comments

  1. Hi Katherine! 21 ounce can of cherry pie filling and any brownies that would fit into a 9×13 like Betty Crocker Fudge Brownie Mix – 18.3oz or something similar! Hope you enjoy!

  2. What brand and size of brownie mix would you use?
    Also what size canned cherry pie filling?
    Please reply soon as i want to make these!
    Thanks
    Katherine

  3. I forgot the chocolate chips!! Which would have taken it over the top! Liked them warm, LOVED them next day cold. Dangerously delicious and Luscious. Loved the brownie texture, it wasn’t chewy and hard like most from scratch brownie recipes. Thank you!

  4. If you have your own cheesecake filling you prefer, you could try it. There are many of them out there that end up with the same result. 🙂 Hope you enjoy Louise!!

  5. Hi Kim,
    OMG is the word for this recipe.
    I have question regarding the cherry pie filling? What size or how many cups did you use?

  6. Hi, this looks awesome! Excited to bake those bad boys tomorrow. One question, what does this mean: 1 tablespoon chocolate coffee or vanilla extract?
    Thanks!

  7. I’m so glad you subscribed too Debbie! Sounds like we both have a major sweet tooth. Thank you so much for sharing and being so sweet! That makes me so happy. 🙂

  8. Kim, you have done it again!!! I just made these Cherry Creamcheese Brownies & they are heavenly!!!
    Superb & scrumptious!! I simply LOVE your recipes! Thank you sooo much for sharing, I am so glad I subscribed to your site! ?
    These brownies are going to be shared with my coworkers on Valentine’s Day!!??

  9. Kim – you are so right! Brownies are serious business and these are heavenly! I love cream cheese+ cherries and add that to brownies – > i may have to double the recipe. Half? No way! Thanks for the recipe – Pinning!

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