Description
Maraschino Cherry Cream Cheese Brownies blend rich chocolate, creamy cheesecake swirls, and sweet cherries into one irresistible dessert. A quick, visually stunning recipe that’s perfect for holidays or special occasions. Try it now and impress your guests!
Ingredients
Cream Cheese Filling:
3 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
3 tbsp maraschino cherries, chopped, drained, and patted dry
1 tsp maraschino cherry juice
1 egg, separated (reserve yolk for brownies)
Brownies:
One 16 oz box Betty Crocker™ Delights Supreme Original Brownie Mix
Water, vegetable oil, and egg as listed on the mix box
Reserved egg yolk from filling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F, or 325°F if you’re using a dark or nonstick baking pan. Grease the bottom of a 9-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add flour, chopped cherries, cherry juice, and egg white; mix until well blended. Set aside.
- Prepare Brownie Batter: Make brownie batter as directed on the box, incorporating the reserved egg yolk. Reserve 3/4 cup of the batter; set aside.
- Assemble: Spread the remaining brownie batter in the prepared pan. Spoon the cream cheese filling by tablespoonfuls evenly over the batter, creating a 3×3 grid. Drop roughly 1 tablespoon of the saved brownie batter into the center of each cream cheese spoonful. Use a knife to draw through the mixture in four straight lines horizontally, then vertically, to create a swirled design.
- Bake: Bake for 28 to 32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted 2 inches from the side of the pan comes out almost clean.
- Cool and Chill: Cool the brownies in the pan on a cooling rack for 30 minutes. Chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour, or until fully set.
- Serve: Slice into a 4-by-4 grid to yield 16 even brownie squares. Store covered in the refrigerator.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother swirl.
Ensure cherries are well-drained and patted dry to avoid excess moisture.
For extra flavor, add a splash of almond extract to the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes + Time: 1 hour chilling
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Protein: 2g