Healthy Cherry Cheesecake Swirl Brownies

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Rich, fudgy chocolate brownies pairs so well with creamy cheesecake and sweet, tart cherries.

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They’re also packed with protein, lightened up, and just 123 calories per slice, but man, they don’t taste it for a second!

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To make, preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 8 x 8″ baking dish with parchment paper and/or spray with cooking spray.

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First mix the dry ingredients. Then, add the wet ingredients. Stir until dry ingredients are incorporated and brownie batter is smooth. Set batter aside.

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Beat the cream cheese so there are no lumps remaining and it is smooth. Mix in the stevia, flour, heavy cream, and egg.

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Pour 2/3 of the brownie batter into your prepared dish. Using a piece of parchment or wax paper sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, spread the brownie batter evenly across the pan.

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Add cheesecake batter on top. Then spoon the cherries on top of the cheesecake layer in dollops, keeping the cheesecake exposed in spots.

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Dollop the remaining brownie batter onto the cheesecake mixture. Using a butter knife or toothpick, swirl them all together.

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Bake for 50-55 minutes or until the cheesecake is set or doesn’t jiggle anymore. Let cool completely at room temperature.

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Then, refrigerate covered so that brownies can continue to set. Best if let sit overnight, or at least 12 hours.

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