Layers of brownie, cheesecake, and cherry pie filling make these Cherry Cheesecake Brownies a pretty dessert for celebrating any event. Or just make them for an unexpected after dinner dessert and make everyone smile.
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Cheesecake is one of my absolute favorite desserts to make. I love making this Banana Split Cheesecake when I need a big full-size cheesecake to take to special dinners or to a fundraiser at church. It is a jaw dropper for sure!
When I’m short on time and need a fancy dessert, these No Bake Peanut Butter Fudge Cheesecake Parfaits are perfect. Quick and easy desserts are great because they can be made in a hurry.
Baking layers in desserts is probably my all time favorite way to do cheesecake. These Take 5 Cheesecake Brownies are definitely one of the best ways to put as many layers as you can into one dessert. Of course, you can’t go wrong with the Ultimate Reese’s Cheesecake Brownies either!
I have been wanting to make another full-sized cheesecake for dessert, but time has gotten away from me. We were gone all day shopping at Ikea for bedroom furniture for a bedroom redo, so I didn’t have time to make one.
Then my husband was going to visit some friends at his old job, so he asked for a dessert to take with him. It was the perfect reason to make an easy cherry cheesecake with a brownie crust.
Tips for making Cherry Cheesecake Brownies:
When there is no time to wait for a big cheesecake to cool, I almost always make cheesecake brownies. They really are so easy to make, and they cool in just a few short hours.
Sometimes I like to use a box brownie mix because it’s so easy. A double batch of these Homemade Chocolate Chip Brownies work just as well too.
For these particular cheesecake brownies, I started with a box mix because I had a few in the pantry to use up. Make it according to the package directions and spread it into a 9×13 dish.
I like to line the pan with foil or parchment paper because it is easier to lift the brownies out and cut them into squares. Make sure to spray it with nonstick spray very well. The foil is an optional step though.
If you want your brownies baked a little bit more, bake the pan of brownies for about 20 minutes, then pour the cheesecake batter on top and finish baking.
Make sure your cream cheese is softened before you get started. If you forget to get it out, you can always unwrap it, remove the packaging, and microwave it for about 20-30 seconds.
Beat the cream cheese with the sugar before you add any other ingredients because this will help remove lumps. Slowly pour in the rest of the ingredients and beat again.
Spoon the cheesecake batter very carefully on top of the brownie batter because you want this to bake in distinct layers. Then very carefully spoon the cherry pie filling on top.
Use a knife to swirl just the two top layers. Do not put the knife all the way in because you want the fudgy brownie stay at the bottom.
After this bakes, give it time to cool. I usually leave the finished cheesecake bars on the counter for an hour, then place it in the refrigerator. Within 3-4 hours it is completely chilled and ready for you to dive into.
Cool Whip swirls and cherries with stems make these Cherry Cheesecake Brownies look so pretty.
My husband didn’t want a fancy over the top dessert for his friends though, so he took the pan of plain cheesecake brownies.
Which way would you prefer to eat these Cherry Cheesecake Brownies? Plain or pretty??? Either way these are going to be the best brownies you ever make.
More easy cheesecake desserts that you may enjoy:
- Chocolate Cheesecake Pie Bites
- Snickers Cheesecake Brownie Cake
- Rainbow Vanilla Cheesecake Bars
- Coconut Cream Cheesecake Brownies
- Strawberry Cheesecake Lasagna
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Terri/LoveandConfections says
This looks so decadent! I’ll take 2 please.
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
I sure do love chocolate and cherry together — such a delicious and underrated combination. So glad you’re bringing it back into style with these fab cheesecake bars! They look so decadent and scrumptious!
Julie Henriksen says
You take these cheesecakes to the next level, Jocelyn! I am so impressed!
Rohan Singh says
This is not my first time on Insidebrucrewlife.
The above tips are going to help while making cherry cheesecake brownies, and the recipe ingredients are good too. We will try this tasty cheesecake soon. Thanks for sharing it.
Arshi says
Omg Omg! I’m salivating already!! I am surely gonna make these brownies.
Satta King Gali says
These brownies are so pretty! My mouth is watering now. I wish I could grab them through the screen! Pinned!
Emily Brown says
I have been baking for twentysome years and this is the best thing I’ve ever made!! They don’t sell pie filling here in Finland so I made some myself. Thank you for this recipe!
Melissa says
Can I make this into a cheesecake instead of bars?
Jocelyn says
I have not baked this particular recipe as a regular cheesecake. You would probably need to bake the brownie layer first, then add the cheesecake batter and pie filling and continue baking it. I don’t have times to tell you though since I haven’t tried it.
melanie E Bassett says
I made it for a Christmas party and it was delicious . The only thing I will omit next time is the foil lining the pan.. the brownie stuck to it, even with the cooking spray and was vey annoying because the foil was coming off in pieces on the bottom of the brownie making it very hard to cut without it falling apart, but it was delicious. I will make this again without the foil lining the pan and spray cooking oil directly on the pan. Thank you for great recipe. 🙂
Cathryn says
Was the brownie art gooey too? That’s what happened to my batch…foil stuck like glue and difficult to get off and th Brownies were under-cooked. Yet…they sure Tasted delicious! 😋
melanie E Bassett says
yes it was a little gooey and stuck.. It was good, but a little rich for me.. I will try it again without foil and see if brownie will cook better. The cheesecake was delicious… I did use betty crocker brownie.. maybe I will try some other brand.
Cathryn says
I’ve been baking a long time and Holidays are my thing; so I thought these bars would be a perfect dessert. Everything went wonderfully and the pan of chherry cheesecake brownies looked exactly like your picture when they came out of the oven! After they cooled down I began cutting them into bars…the foil was stuck even though I sprayed it with Pam and the brownie layer was mostly under-cooked. 😢 Since I’ve been Christmas baking the last two days and everything else I baked cake out wonderfully, I was more than disappointed. Any clue what could have happened? Maybe the brownie layer needed to be half cooked, or the fudge brownie mix I used was too gooey for this recipe? I’m really at a loss. Help!
Jocelyn says
I wonder if they just needed to go a little bit longer in the oven. Mine are always slightly gooey and under-baked when I use a boxed brownie mix, but it never stops everyone from devouring the entire pan! Since you usually serve them from the fridge, the cool seems to help them stay firmer. I’m sorry to hear the recipe disappointed you.
Cathryn says
Thanks Jocelyn for getting back to me. I had baked this an extra 10 minutes until the cream cheese layer was beginning to brown on the outer edge and the cream cheeses was still loose in the middle (just as a regular cheam cheese cheese cake is baked). It was a disappointment since the cream cheese and cherry layers looked Beautiful as well as tasted good. And I tested an oven thermometer to make sure my oven was working correctly, which it is. It’s just one of those things I guess.
Jennifer says
I love EVERYTHING about this recipe! All of my favorite things baked into one!
Aimee Shugarman says
These brownies are to die for. So delicious and so easy, always a hit!
Amy says
Such a wonderful dessert!!
Anna says
One of the best brownies ever! I love the cherry cheesecake layer!
Charity says
Is there anything better than cherries and chocolate together? Can’t wait to make this!