Name: Blackberry Cheesecake Brownies
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 20 serving(s)
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 1 (6-oz.) package fresh blackberries; 2 tbsp. granulated sugar; 2 tbsp. water; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 1 box brownie mix, plus ingredients called for on box; 2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened; 1/2 c. granulated sugar; 1/4 c. sour cream; 2 large eggs; 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract; Kosher salt

Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 9”-x-13” baking pan with parchment and lightly grease with cooking spray. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine blackberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until blackberries are broken down, 8 to 10 minutes. Strain seeds through a fine mesh strainer over a heat-proof bowl and let cool slightly.

Step 2Prepare brownie batter according to package directions and pour into prepared pan.

Step 3Make cheesecake mixture: In a medium bowl using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese, sugar, and sour cream until light and fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla, and a pinch of salt and beat until well combined.

Step 4Pour cheesecake mixture over brownie batter and smooth with a rubber spatula into an even layer. Spoon blackberry sauce all over cheesecake mixture and swirl with a toothpick or knife, careful only to swirl into cheesecake layer.

Step 5Bake until edges are set and center of cheesecake mixture is only slightly jiggly, 35 to 40 minutes.

Step 6Let cheesecake brownies cool in pan, then slice and serve.