MARASCHINO CHERRY CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES

Maraschino Cherry Cream Cheese Brownies image

Cream cheese, maraschino cherries and Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix create a trio of delight in this fudgy irresistible treat!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 oz (from 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons chopped maraschino cherries, drained, patted dry
1 teaspoon maraschino cherry juice
1 egg, separated, yolk reserved for brownie batter
1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box
Reserved egg yolk

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom of 9-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray. In small bowl, mix cream cheese and sugar with spoon until smooth. Add flour, cherries, cherry juice and egg white; mix until well blended. Set aside.
Make brownie batter as directed on box adding reserved egg yolk. Reserve 3/4 cup brownie batter; set aside. Spread remaining batter in pan. Spoon filling by tablespoonful dollops evenly onto batter, making 3 rows by 3 rows. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the reserved brownie batter in center of each filling dollop. Draw knife through mixture in four straight lines horizontally, the vertically for swirled design.
Bake 28 to 32 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool 30 minutes on cooling rack. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until chilled. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Brownie, Sodium 115 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g