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Cherry Cheesecake Brownie Cupcakes

By Valerie · February 8, 2016 · Updated March 10, 2020 2 Comments

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With the help of Pillsbury™ Brownie Mix and just a few other ingredients, you can make these pretty Cherry Cheesecake Brownie Cupcakes for the special people in your life.

Cherry Cheesecake Brownie Cupcakes

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of The J.M. Smucker Company. The opinions and text are all mine.

These tasty individual cheesecakes contain one of my favorite flavor combos of all time – chocolate and cherry. Add in some creamy cheesecake and let me tell you – they are the stuff legends are made of! As pretty as they look, they’re actually super easy to pull together and just wait until you taste them.

There’s a lot going on here and it’s ALL good!

Cherry Cheesecake Brownie Cupcakes

Cherry Cheesecake Brownie Cupcakes

Since we’re just days away from Valentine’s Day, I wanted to share with you a couple of the sweeties in my life – Jake (Boy #2) and his cute-as-a-button girlfriend, Mina. Young love! It’s fun to bake when you’ve got people around who are so happy to consume the goods.

Cherry Cheesecake Brownie CupcakesMy inspiration for this recipe was this box of Pillsbury™ Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix that I picked up at Walmart. I love to have these mixes on hand so I can be ready to bake up a batch of brownies whenever the mood strikes. If you’ve not tried this flavor yet, you must! It has delicious deep, dark chocolate flavor and a wonderfully chewy texture. The flavor and texture could not be any more perfect for the base of these cupcakes and makes a divine backdrop for the cherry cheesecake filling.

Walmart has an excellent selection of Pillsbury™ Brownie Mix and the fun varieties of Pillsbury™ Frosting to get you started on your Valentine’s Day baking. Save on Pillsbury™ now! Click HERE for your coupon so you can mix up a moment for the loved ones in your life.

If you missed it, be sure to check out the Brownie Marshmallow Crunch Bars I made recently. They would also make an excellent sweet treat for Valentine’s Day.

Let’s get baking!

Cherry Cheesecake Brownie Cupcakes

To make the cheesecake filling combine a package of cream cheese, an egg, 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in a medium mixing bowl.

Cherry Cheesecake Brownie Cupcakes

Use and electric mixer to combine until smooth and creamy.

Cherry Cheesecake Brownie Cupcakes

Line a 12-cup muffin pan with foil liners and lightly spray them with non-stick cooking spray. Prepare the brownie mix according to the package directions and divide it between the foil liners. They will be about 2/3 full.

Cherry Cheesecake Brownie Cupcakes

Place a spoon full of the cheesecake filling over the top of the brownie batter in each liner.

Cherry Cheesecake Brownie Cupcakes

Drop a small spoon full of canned cherry pie filling, including two or three cherries, onto the center of each cupcake. Don’t be overly concerned if it’s a bit off center. Just plop and move on!

Cherry Cheesecake Brownie Cupcakes

Run a toothpick or the tip of a knife through the cherries to swirl them into the cheesecake filling a little bit. You can get fancy here if you’d like but I just swirled away.

Cherry Cheesecake Brownie Cupcakes

Pop the cupcakes in a preheated 350 degree oven for 24 to 26 minutes. Remove them from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool completely in the muffin pan. Transfer them to the refrigerator to chill for several hours before serving.

Cherry Cheesecake Brownie Cupcakes

Just like cheesecake, they’re best served cold and you’ll want to store them in a covered container in the fridge.

Cherry Cheesecake Brownie Cupcakes

Sweet, simple, and oh-so-tasty!

Cherry Cheesecake Brownie Cupcakes

Follow Pillsbury™ Baking on Pinterest for some awesome baking inspiration.

A brownie cupcake with cherry cheesecake filling on a pretty china plate.

Cherry Cheesecake Brownie Cupcakes

With the help of Pillsbury™ Brownie Mix and just a few other ingredients, you can make these pretty Cherry Cheesecake Brownie Cupcakes for the special people in your life.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 26 minutes
Total Time: 41 minutes
Servings: 12
Author: Valerie Brunmeier

Ingredients

  • 18.4 ounce package Pillsbury™ Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 eggs

Cherry Cheesecake Topping:

  • 8 ounces low-fat (Neufchatel) or regular cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 small can cherry pie filling

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° degrees F. Place 12 foil cupcake liners in a cupcake tin. Lightly coat the foil liners with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Prepare brownie mix with oil, water, and eggs, according to package directions. Set aside.
  • Use an electric mixer to combine cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract in a medium mixing bowl. Beat until blended and smooth. Set aside.
  • Divide the prepared brownie batter between the foil liners. Each cupcake liner will be about 2/3 full. Spoon about a tablespoon of the cheesecake topping over the top of the brownie batter in each liner. Spoon a tablespoon of cherry pie filling, including 2 or 3 cherries, on the center of the cheesecake topping. You will not need the entire can of pie filling. Run a toothpick through the cheesecake and cherries to create a light swirl pattern.
  • Bake at 350 for 24 to 26 minutes.
  • Cool completely and then chill for 3 or 4 hours to allow the cheesecake to set up.
  • Cupcakes taste better chilled. Store covered in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
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Cherry Cheesecake Brownie Cupcakes

Categories: Bars and Brownies, Cake, Dessert, Holidays, Recipe, Valentine's Day

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  1. Tina says

    May 8, 2020 at 4:12 am

    5 stars
    One of the most amazing desserts ever!

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  2. Sanjitha says

    April 17, 2020 at 4:39 pm

    Hi,
    I tried this but on my own eggless version. I loved ur idea and it tasted delicious. It was a big hit to my family. Thank you so much for the idea

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