Ingredients
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Brownies
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder (I use dark cocoa powder)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Cream Layer
- 1 package 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar
Cherry Layer
- 1 can cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 12-inch round rimmed pizza pan with nonstick spray; set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, melt butter in microwave safe bowl. Let cool.
- Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Combine and stir for about 1 minute. Add cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until fully combined, about 50 strokes. Don’t overmix. Spread batter onto prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Do not overcook. Remove from oven and place on a cooling rack.
- Meanwhile, combine softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Beat together for about 2 minutes, until smooth.
- Spread evenly over the cooled brownie pie.
- Carefully spoon cherry pie filling over the cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate until serving. Let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Slice into wedges and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert