Cherry Cheesecake Brownies by MHM

By srumbel

These brownies, though. Wow! I didn't realize how much I like maraschino cherries until I made these. The cheesecake filling has a bit of the juice so you even get a hint of cherry flavor with the cheesecake layer as well. If you're looking for a bake sale brownie to wow the crowd, this one is it!
from mostlyhomemademom

Ingredients

• 1 box (1 lb 2 oz) brownie mix
• 1/3 cup oil (I used applesauce)
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 eggs, divided
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
• 2 teaspoons cherry juice

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare brownie mix with oil (or applesauce), water, and one egg as directed on box. You could easily substitute your favorite homemade brownie mix if you prefer. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, one egg, and cherry juice. Stir in cherries until well combined. Pour half of brownie batter into a greased 9x13 baking pan. Dollop cheesecake filling over the batter. Top with remaining brownie batter. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes. Let cool completely before slicing.