Description
A delightful dessert combining fudgy chocolate brownies with a creamy cheesecake layer, topped with sweet cherries and a hint of almond.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup (50 g) cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar (for dusting)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter and 1 cup (200 g) of granulated sugar. Mix well, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the cocoa powder, flour, and a pinch of salt until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the remaining 1/4 cup (50 g) of granulated sugar and almond extract until smooth. Gently fold in the halved fresh cherries.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan. Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the brownie layer, then dollop the remaining brownie batter on top and swirl the two mixtures together.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool in the pan on a wire rack, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Freeze leftovers for up to three months, thaw in the fridge overnight, and reheat in the microwave.
- For best results, use high-quality cocoa powder and fresh cherries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Cherry Almond Cheesecake Brownies, dessert, brownies, cheesecake, cherries, almond