Layered Cherry Cheesecake Brownies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Brownie Layer

01 - 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
05 - 1/3 cup (35g) unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

→ Cheesecake Layer

09 - 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
10 - 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
11 - 1 large egg
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Cherry Topping

13 - 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling, strained

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk melted butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until just combined. Spread in pan.
03 - Beat cream cheese until creamy. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla, beating until smooth. Spread over brownie layer.
04 - Distribute strained cherry pie filling over cheesecake layer. Swirl with knife for marbled effect.
05 - Bake 35-40 minutes until center is set. Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 2 hours before cutting.

# Notes:

01 - Keeps in fridge up to 5 days
02 - Can be frozen up to 3 months
03 - Other pie fillings can be substituted