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Marbled Cherry Brownies Recipe

Decadent marbled cherry brownies—the ultimate dessert! Moist, rich chocolate brownies swirled with a luscious cherry cream cheese filling. These disappear fast, so double the recipe—you've been warned! Perfect for parties, bake sales, or a sweet treat anytime.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 221.2 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.8 (8 Reviews)
Marbled Cherry Brownies

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Ingredients for Marbled Cherry Brownies

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How to Make Marbled Cherry Brownies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
  2. **Make the Cherry Cream Filling:**
  3. In a medium bowl, beat together 4 ounces (113g) softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
  4. Beat in 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract until well combined.
  5. Gently fold in 1 cup (140g) fresh or frozen pitted cherries.
  6. Set aside.
  7. **Make the Brownie Batter:**
  8. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup (57g) unsweetened cocoa powder and 1 cup (2 sticks) (227g) unsalted butter until smooth.
  9. Let the mixture cool slightly.
  10. In a large bowl, beat 2 large eggs until light and fluffy.
  11. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
  12. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  13. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  14. Stir in the cooled cocoa-butter mixture until evenly incorporated.
  15. Pour half of the chocolate batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  16. Spread the cherry cream filling evenly over the chocolate batter.
  17. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining chocolate batter over the filling.
  18. Gently swirl the chocolate batter into the filling with a knife or spatula to create a marbled effect.
  19. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  20. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
  21. Refrigerate leftover brownies for optimal freshness. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

84g

Fat

34g

Carbs

8g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Desserts Eggs Dairy Fruit American Oven Kid Friendly Romantic Cookies And Brownies Chocolate Bar Cookies Brownies Eggs Dietary Comfort Food Pitted Fruit Cherries Taste Mood Sweet Equipment Small Appliance Mixer Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less