Cherry Cheesecake Brownies

Cherry Cheesecake Brownies
84 min.
20
133kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these decadent Cherry Cheesecake Brownies, a delightful dessert that beautifully marries the rich flavors of chocolate and creamy cheesecake with a tart cherry twist. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home, these brownies are sure to impress your family and friends. With a luscious layer of cream cheese swirled with dried tart cherries on top of fudgy, chocolatey brownie goodness, each bite delivers a symphony of flavors and textures.

Don't be daunted by the multiple components – this recipe balances simplicity and indulgence. It starts with a rich chocolate brownie base, made with both unsweetened and bittersweet chocolate for that deep, satisfying flavor. The cheesecake layer brings a creamy smoothness, lightened with the zest of cherry liqueur and the chewy deliciousness of dried tart cherries - a perfect pairing that elevates these brownies to a new level.

Not only are these Cherry Cheesecake Brownies delightful to the taste buds, but they are also visually stunning, with swirls of creamy white and deep chocolate contrasting beautifully. Your guests won't be able to resist going back for seconds! So, gather your ingredients, preheat that oven, and get ready to whip up a treat that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. Experience the bliss of chocolate and cherries in every scrumptious bite!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • ounces bittersweet chocolate finely chopped
  • tablespoons butter cut into small pieces
  • 0.5 cup cherries dried chopped
  • large eggs 
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • large egg whites 
  • 0.8 cup flour all-purpose
  • tablespoon maraschino liqueur 
  • tablespoon matzo meal 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • ounce baker's chocolate unsweetened finely chopped
  • 1.5 teaspoons cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 0.3 teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • wire rack
  • blender
  • baking pan
  • microwave
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 32
  2. To prepare cheesecake, place cherries and liqueur in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 45 seconds or until boiling; let stand 20 minutes.
  3. Place 1/4 cup sugar and cream cheese in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed 1 minute or until smooth.
  4. Add matzo meal, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 egg; beat just until blended. Stir in cherry mixture.
  5. To prepare brownies, coat a 9-inch square metal baking pan with cooking spray; dust with cocoa.
  6. Combine chocolates and butter in a microwave-safe dish; microwave at HIGH for 1 minute, stirring every 20 seconds.
  7. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, egg whites, and 1 egg. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
  8. Combine flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Stir the chocolate mixture into flour mixture.
  9. Scrape half of the brownie batter into prepared pan. Dot half of cheesecake batter on top. Top with remaining brownie batter. Dot with the remaining cheesecake batter. Swirl batters using the tip of a knife.
  10. Bake at 325 for 50 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs clinging. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
  11. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts

Calories133kcal
Protein6.06%
Fat42.19%
Carbs51.75%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.96
Glycemic Load
9.7
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.7160869953425%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.04mg
Pelargonidin
0.01mg
Peonidin
0.05mg
Catechin
1.11mg
Epigallocatechin
0.01mg
Epicatechin
2.33mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:133.03kcal
6.65%
Fat:6.36g
9.78%
Saturated Fat:3.73g
23.29%
Carbohydrates:17.55g
5.85%
Net Carbohydrates:16.74g
6.09%
Sugar:12.31g
13.68%
Cholesterol:27.89mg
9.3%
Sodium:65.71mg
2.86%
Alcohol:0.35g
100%
Alcohol %:1.19%
100%
Caffeine:4.96mg
1.65%
Protein:2.05g
4.11%
Manganese:0.16mg
7.92%
Selenium:4.55µg
6.51%
Copper:0.12mg
5.8%
Iron:0.88mg
4.88%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.13%
Magnesium:15.12mg
3.78%
Phosphorus:37.11mg
3.71%
Fiber:0.82g
3.27%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.03%
Folate:11.83µg
2.96%
Vitamin A:136.29IU
2.73%
Zinc:0.36mg
2.42%
Vitamin B3:0.37mg
1.84%
Potassium:63.98mg
1.83%
Calcium:15.42mg
1.54%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.33%
Vitamin E:0.19mg
1.24%
Vitamin B12:0.06µg
1.04%
Source:My Recipes