CHERRY CHEESECAKE BROWNIES

Oh, man! These little treats are so good! My friends could not get enough of them. I am even considering selling these brownies one day! Just kidding, give it a try, friends, and be amazed by these little pieces of heaven!

Ingredients:

Brownies:

1 cup butter

2 cups white sugar

⅔ cup of cocoa powder

4 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup gluten-free all-purpose baking flour

½ teaspoon gluten-free baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

Cheesecake Mix:

1 (8 ounces) package cream cheese, softened

⅓ cup white sugar

1 egg

1 (21 ounces) can cherry pie filling

Directions:

Step 1: Prepare the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2: Apply cooking oil in a 9×13-inch baking pan.

Step 3: Place the butter in a microwavable bowl and place it inside the microwave. Allow the butter to melt for 1 minute.

Step 4: Remove the melted butter. Add sugar and cocoa powder, then stir until well combined.

Step 5: Add eggs gradually and beat every addition.

Step 6: Add vanilla extract and stir until well blended.

Step 7: In a small mixing bowl, add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well mixed.

Step 8: Transfer the flour mixture into the batter. Stir until well mixed.

Step 9: Transfer the batter into the greased pan and use a spatula to spread it evenly.

Step 10: In a mixing bowl, add the egg, cream cheese, and sugar. Beat until well mixed.

Step 11: Drop dollops of the mixture and cherries on top of the batter.

Step 12: Place the pan inside the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until done.

Step 13: Remove the pan from the oven and let it sit at room temperature to cool.

Step 14: Slice the brownie into small bars.

Step 15: Serve and enjoy!

Notes:

You can use regular flour if you do not have gluten-free flour.

You can tweak the baking time if necessary.