Black Forest Cheesecake Brownie Pie

What is a black forest cheesecake brownie pie?

Well, my friends, it is the ultimate dessert for brownie and Black Forest gateau lovers. It is a decadent combination of fudgy brownie, creamy cheesecake, and sweet cherry pie filling, all topped with a rich chocolate ganache.

If you are wondering how to make this delicious treat, don’t worry, I have you covered. It is actually quite easy, but looks super impressive.

Why should I make this black forest cheesecake brownie pie?

You will love the contrast of textures and flavors, the richness of the chocolate, the creamy cheesecake filling and the sweetness of the cherries. You will love how every bite melts in your mouth and makes you smile. You will love how this dessert makes any occasion special. Oh and did I mention how fudgy it is…definitely and reason to make this delicious dessert mash up!

So what are you waiting for? Grab your ingredients and get ready to make this black forest cheesecake brownie pie. Trust me, you won’t regret it.

When should you make this black forest cheesecake brownie pie?

The answer is simple: whenever you feel like indulging in a decadent dessert that combines the best of fudgy brownies, cherries and cheesecake. But if you need some more specific occasions, here are some ideas:

• Make it for your friends of families birthday or anniversary who are obsessed with brownies or Black Forest gateau.
• Make it for Valentine’s Day. Nothing says “I love you” like a slice of black forest cheesecake brownie that you can share with your sweetheart.
• Make it for a rainy day. When the weather is gloomy and you need some comfort food, this cake will cheer you up in no time. Just curl up on the couch with a warm mug of coffee or tea and enjoy every bite.
• Make it for no reason at all. Sometimes, you just need to make something delicious for yourself, without any special occasion. This cake is perfect for those moments when you want to satisfy your sweet tooth and have some fun in the kitchen.

Tips for making a black forest cheesecake brownie pie?

• Use good quality dark chocolate for the brownie batter under 60% cocoa otherwise it will be too bitter.
• Don’t overmix the brownie batter. Just stir until everything is combined and no dry flour remains. Overmixing can make the brownies tough and cakey, which is not what we want.
• Use full-fat cream cheese for the cheesecake layer. Low-fat or fat-free cream cheese will not set properly and will make the brownies soggy.
• Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs, not clean. This will ensure that the brownies are moist and gooey, not dry and over baked.
• Let the brownie pie completely cool before adding the toppings.

That’s it! Enjoy your black forest cheesecake brownies and let me know how they turned out in the comments below. Happy baking!

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Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 4.1/5

( 13 voted )

Ingredients

Brownie

• 170g butter
• 200g dark chocolate
• 160g plain flour
• 50g cocoa powder
• 3 eggs
• 200g caster sugar
• 60g light brown sugar
• 1tbsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp salt

Vanilla cheesecake

• 230g cream cheese
• 30g caster sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1tbsp vanilla extract

Chocolate ganache

• 100g dark chocolate
• 150ml double cream

Cherry  topping

• 1 can cherry pie filling (410g)
• Fresh cherries

 

Instructions

Cheesecake filling

1. Mix all the ingredients mix together using an electric beater/stand mixer until combined.
2. Set aside whilst you make the brownie mixture.

Chocolate Brownies

1. Melt the dark chocolate and butter in the microwave, 20 secs at a time. Set aside to cool.
2. Mix the eggs, sugar & vanilla extract with an electric beater/stand mixer until creamy, fold in the cooled chocolate butter mix with a spatula.
3. Sieve the flour and cocoa together, add to the egg mix, fold in with spatula. Set aside
4. Pour half the brownie mix into  a lined 7" or 8"  round loose bottom cake tin.
5. Gently spread the cheesecake mix on top, then the remaining brownie mix.
6. Bake @180c for 35-40 mins.

Chocolate Ganache

1. Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces, then pour into a bowl.
2. Heart the cream for 1 minute in the microwave, pour over the chopped chocolate. Leave it for 2-5 mins to melt the chocolate.
3. Pour 2tbsp golden syrup (or your syrup of choice) into the ganache, mix together until smooth. Set aside to cool.

Assemble

1. Once the brownie cake has completely cooled, spread the cooled chocolate ganache on top.
2. Add the cherry pie filling and fresh cherries on top.
3. Do not refrigerate as the middle is very fudgy, it will solidify and change the gooey texture.