Black Forest Brownie Bars

Brownies are one of our favourite desserts and treats, they are so easy to make and this Cherry Pie Cheesecake Brownie recipe is delicious. Chocolate, cheesecake and cherries yummy it’s like my 3 favourite desserts rolled into 1. So here you go a delicious recipe that you can’t miss making this year Cherry Pie Brownie Bars.

a plate with black forest brownies on in a row

Black Forest Brownies

Cherries and chocolate my favourite combination especially when I think of Black Forest gateaux. But, to be honest that takes a while to make and sometimes I want that flavour but without the faff of making it.

A stack of 2 cherry pie filled brownie bars ready for someone to eat behind is a big bowl of cherries

So these Black Forest Brownies were made and to add a little bit extra and get the cream into them like a Black Forest Gateaux, well cheesecake of course. It’s the perfect combinate and these little bars taste simply delicious.

So here you go – a full printable recipe can be found below.


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Ingredients for Cherry Pie Brownies

Brownie Ingredients:

  • 1 C melted unsalted butter (cooled slightly)
  • 2 1/2 C sugar
  • 1 TBSP vanilla
  • 4 large eggs (room temp)
  • 1 1/2 C flour
  • 1 C cocoa
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Cherry Cheesecake Filling Ingredients:

  • 8 oz cream cheese (room temp)
  • 1 large egg (room temp)
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/3 C sugar
  • 1/2 can cherry pie filling (21-ounce can)

How to Make your Brownies with a Cherry Pie Filling

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Line 9 x 13″ baking pan with parchment paper.

3. In a large bowl with your electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

4. Add the vanilla and eggs to the butter mixture.

5. Mix well to combine.

6. Whisk the flour, cocoa, and salt together.

7. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture.

8. Mix until combined.

9. Scoop 1/2 of the batter into the prepared pan.

brownie batter spread in a 9" x 13" baking pan

10. Spread about half of this into the pan.

11. Set aside.

12. Using the electric mixer beat the cream cheese, egg, vanilla, and sugar together until light and fluffy.

13. Spoon the cream cheese mixer on top of the brownie batter.

cheese cake mix spread over brownie batter in a 9" x 13" silicone baking pan

14. Gently spread this over the brownie batter.

15. Scoop dollops of the cherry pie filling on top of the cheesecake layer.

cherry pie filling plopped on top of cheese cake mix in a baking pan ready to swirl and bake

16. Gently spread the cherry pie filling.

17. Scoop the rest of the brownie batter on top of the cherry pie layer.

Brownie batter, cheesecake mix and cherry pie filling ready to swirl for a delicious black forest brownie

18. Gently spread the brownie batter.

19. Bake at 350 degrees.

20. Bake for 35 minutes.

21. Allow cooling to room temp.

22. Chill in the refrigerator for several hours before cutting.

side view of brownies with cherry pie filling and baked cheese cake
Yield: 24 Bars

Brownies with Cherry Pie Filling and Cheesecake

Brownie with Cherry Pie filling stacked

A delicious recipe for a black forest brownie bar that is filled with cherry pie filling. A delicious dessert for the summer.

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours

Ingredients

Brownie Ingredients:

  • 1 C melted unsalted butter (cooled slightly)
  • 2 1/2 C sugar
  • 1 TBSP vanilla
  • 4 large eggs (room temp)
  • 1 1/2 C flour
  • 1 C cocoa
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Cherry Cheesecake Filling Ingredients:

  • 8 oz cream cheese (room temp)
  • 1 large egg (room temp)
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/3 C sugar
  • 1/2 can cherry pie filling (21-ounce can)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Line pan with parchment paper. (9 X13" pan)
  3. In a large bowl with your electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the vanilla and eggs to the butter mixture.
  5. Mix well to combine.
  6. Whisk the flour, cocoa, and salt together.
  7. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture.
  8. Mix until combined.
  9. Scoop 1/2 of the batter into the prepared pan.
  10. Spread about half of this into the pan.
  11. Set aside.

Cherry Cheesecake Filling Directions:

  1. Using the electric mixer beat the cream cheese, egg, vanilla, and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Spoon the cream cheese mixer on top of the brownie batter.
  3. Gently spread this over the brownie batter.
  4. Scoop dollops of the cherry pie filling on top of the cheesecake layer.
  5. Gently spread the cherry pie filling.
  6. Scoop the rest of the brownie batter on top of the cherry pie layer.
  7. Gently spread the brownie batter.
  8. Bake at 350 degrees.
  9. Bake for 35 minutes.
  10. Allow to cool to room temp.
  11. Chill in the refrigerator for several hours before cutting.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

24

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 266Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 97mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 1gSugar: 24gProtein: 4g

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