Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Brownies

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Boxed brownie mix just got a whole lot yummier! These brownies are rich, chewy, and filled with bites of cheesecake and cherries.

One bite of theses extra yummy brownies and they will become your new favorite. They are easy as 1-2-3!

Why We Love These Brownies

They are super chocolatey without being overly sweet.
With the pops of cherry and cheesecake, no one will ever know they started out as a box brownie mix.
Chocolate – Cherries – Cheesecake! Need I say more?
They are so simple to make!

Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer, mix the cream cheese, vanilla, and sugar until it is fluffy and set it aside.
Prepare the brownies according to the box-mix instructions.
Pour the brownie mix into a baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray or lined with parchment paper.
Dollop the cream cheese mixture all over the top of the brownie mix.
Dollop the cheery pie mix on top of the brownie mix.
Use the back of a spoon or a popsicle stick to swirl the cream cheese and cherries into the brownie mixture.
Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

How do I store these brownies?

I store them on a plate lightly covered with non-stick aluminum foil.

How long do they last?

These brownies will last 2-3 days.

How do I double this recipe?

Click on the x2 after the word “Ingredients” in the recipe card below.

The brownie mix I use calls for 2 or 3 eggs depending on how you like your brownies – chewy or cake-like. I recommend using 3 eggs. The brownies will still have a chewy texture.
Use all of the cream cheese mixture even if it looks like there is too much. It will bake in and create little pockets of cheesecake flavor.
All ovens are different so begin checking the brownies at 30 minutes and add more time 3-5 minutes at a time.
You can freeze any leftover canned cherries for up to 3 months. They are great for topping yogurt, ice cream, or blending in a morning smoothy.
Get creative – you can change this recipe by using raspberry pie filling or blueberry pie filling.

Boxed brownie mix just got a whole lot yummier! These brownies are rich, chewy, and filled with bites of cheesecake and cherries.

5 from 1 vote

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: America

Keyword: baking, dessert, holiday baking

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 35

Total Time: 40

Servings: brownies

Preheat oven to 350°.
Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer, mix the cream cheese, vanilla, and sugar until it is fluffy and set it aside.
Prepare the brownies according to the box-mix instructions.
Pour the brownie mix into a baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray or lined with parchment paper.
Dollop the cream cheese mixture all over the top of the brownie mix.
Dollop the cheery pie mix on top of the brownie mix.
Use the back of a spoon or a popsicle stick to swirl the cream cheese and cherries into the brownie mixture.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

The brownie mix I use calls for 2 or 3 eggs depending on how you like your brownies – chewy or cake-like. I recommend using 3 eggs. The brownies will still have a chewy texture.
Use all of the cream cheese mixture even if it looks like there is too much. It will bake in and create little pockets of cheesecake flavor.
All ovens are different so begin checking the brownies at 30 minutes and add more time 3-5 minutes at a time.
You can freeze any leftover canned cherries for up to 3 months. They are great for topping yogurt, ice cream, or blending in a morning smoothy.
Get creative – you can change this recipe by using raspberry pie filling or blueberry pie filling.

If you make this recipe, show me a pic! You can upload your photo to your Instagram account and tag me @krazykitchenmom