Cherry Amaretto Cheesecake Brownies

For the brownie layer

• Preheat the oven to 160°C

• Grease and line an 8 x 8” non-stick square tin

• Place the chocolate and butter into a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water. Allow to melt, stirring frequently. Set the chocolate mixture aside to cool slightly

• Using a handheld or stand mixer with a whisk attachment, whisk the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract together for 3 minutes until light and fluffy

• Add the cooled chocolate to the egg mixture and whisk slowly to combine

• Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt together then fold into the chocolate and egg mixture

• Reserve ½ cup of the mix and then pour the rest into the prepared tin and smooth out

For the cheesecake layer

• Place the cream cheese, egg, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl and whisk to combine until light and creamy

• Add 2 tbsp of The Cherry Tree Cherry with Amaretto Extra Jam and fold gently into the mixture

• Pour the cheesecake on top of the brownie mixture in the tin, then drop spoonful’s of the reserved brownie mixture on top, followed by dollops of the remaining 2 tbsp of Cherry with Amaretto Extra Jam

• Use a butter knife or cake pick to swirl the top layer, then place in the oven

• Bake for 30 mins until the cheesecake layer is just set, and then allow to come to room temperature

• Refrigerate the brownies for at least 2 hours then cut into 16 squares

To serve

Devour the brownies at room temperature or straight from the fridge for a decadent treat!