Cherry Cheesecake Brownies

Serves: 12

INGREDIENTS

• Cheesecake Topping Ingredients:
• 2 (8 ounces) cream cheese
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• Brownie Ingredients:
• 1 cup butter
• 6-ounce unsweetened chocolate
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 eggs
• 1¼ cup flour
• 1 (21 ounces) Lucky Leaf® Cherry Pie Filling

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Line a 13×9-inch pan with foil and lightly coat it with cooking spray.
2. Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla; set aside.
3. Melt the butter and chocolate together in 30-second microwave intervals, stirring until smooth.
4. Stir the sugar, vanilla, and salt into the chocolate mixture. Add the eggs and flour and mix until incorporated.
5. Spread the brownie batter in the prepared pan. Spoon the cheesecake mixture and cherry filling over the top, then marble them with a knife.
6. Bake for 45–50 minutes, until the cheesecake is lightly browned at the edges; the center may still jiggle slightly.
7. Cool completely, then chill for 4 hours before cutting.