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Decadent Cherry Cheesecake Brownies Bars Recipe

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Cherry Cheesecake Brownies Bars are an irresistible dessert that brings together the best of both worlds — the rich chocolatey goodness of brownies and the creamy delight of cheesecake.

Ingredients

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  • For the Cheesecake Centre:
  • 250 gcream cheese, softened
  • 100 ggranulated sugar
  • 1large egg
  • 0.5 tspvanilla extract
  • 24 gplain flour
  • 225 gglacé cherries, chopped
  • For the Brownie Batter:
  • 220 gplain flour
  • 50 gcocoa powder
  • 0.25 tspbaking soda
  • 227 gunsalted butter
  • 4large eggs
  • 220 glight brown sugar
  • 200 ggranulated sugar
  • 2 tspvanilla extract
  • 135 gdark or semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, begin by beating together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy. It’s essential to use softened cream cheese to avoid lumps. Once smooth, add in the egg, continuing to mix until fully incorporated. Finally, sift in the flour and gently blend until you achieve a uniform consistency. Carefully fold in the chopped glacé cherries, ensuring they are evenly distributed, then set the mixture aside while preparing the brownie base.
  2. Next, you’ll want to preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) if you haven’t done so already. While the oven warms up, prepare your baking pan by lightly greasing it and lining it with parchment paper. In a separate bowl, sift together the plain flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda — this process aerates the mixture and prevents lumps.
  3. Now, in a large mixing bowl, melt the unsalted butter and mix it with the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer set on low speed. Mixing at a slower pace helps to incorporate the sugars evenly. Once the mixture is combined, add in all four eggs at once, mixing for about 10 minutes until the sugars have fully dissolved and the batter reaches a glossy texture.
  4. Gently fold the sifted dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring carefully until just combined to avoid overmixing. With the dry ingredients incorporated, add in the chocolate chips and stir them in by hand for the same reason. Once fully mixed, spread half of the brownie batter evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Then, carefully spoon the cheesecake mixture on top, smoothing it out gently with an offset spatula.
  5. Finally, top the cheesecake layer with the remaining brownie batter, ensuring that it is evenly distributed. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes. The top should appear crackled and dry, and the edges slightly pull away from the sides of the pan. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out with a few moist crumbs — if it comes out wet, bake for another few minutes. Once baked, allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares or bars. These can be stored in an airtight container or even frozen for later enjoyment.

Notes

Make sure to use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter. Adjust the baking time according to your oven; every model has slight temperature variations. If you prefer a thicker cheesecake layer, simply double the cheesecake ingredients and adjust the baking time accordingly.

Nutrition

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