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Decadent Dark Chocolate Sour Cherry Cheesecake Brownies

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Rich, fudgy brownies with creamy cheesecake swirls and tangy sour cherries, perfect for impressing guests with a homemade treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/4 cups (250 g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 3/4 cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-processed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (90 g) bittersweet or dark chocolate chips
  • 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup (40 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150 g) sour cherries, pitted and drained if canned

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and granulated sugar until combined and shiny, about 1 minute. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually fold into the wet mixture using a spatula until no streaks remain. Stir in chocolate chips.
  4. In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. If needed, soften cream cheese with a 10-second microwave zap.
  5. Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Dollop half of the cheesecake mixture over the batter in spoonfuls. Scatter half of the sour cherries over the cheesecake.
  6. Pour remaining brownie batter over cherries, spreading gently. Spoon remaining cheesecake mixture on top and swirl lightly with a knife or skewer to create marbled patterns. Sprinkle remaining sour cherries on top.
  7. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until edges are set but center has a slight jiggle. Avoid overbaking to keep fudgy texture.
  8. Remove from oven and cool completely on a cooling rack for at least 1 hour before lifting out and slicing.
  9. For clean slices, run a knife under hot water, dry it, and slice with a smooth motion.

Notes

Do not overmix brownie batter after adding dry ingredients to keep texture fudgy. Soften cream cheese properly for smooth swirls. Use fresh or well-drained frozen sour cherries to avoid excess moisture. Let brownies cool completely and chill in fridge for easier slicing and intensified flavors. For clean slices, warm knife under hot water before cutting.

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