Cranberry Cheesecake Swirl Brownies

When you just can’t bring yourself to make another pie crust for the holiday dessert table, whip up these brownies. Swirled with sweet-tart cranberry sauce, Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy Chocolate Frosting, and rich cream cheese, these decadent Betty Crocker™ Supreme Original Brownies might just give grandma’s pecan pie a run for its money.

Yields: 12-16 servings

Prep Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

Cooking spray, for pan

• 1

  (16-oz.) block cream cheese, softened to room temperature

• 1/3 c.

  granulated sugar

• 2

  large eggs, divided

• 1

  (16-oz.) box Betty Crocker™ Supreme Original Brownie Mix

• 1/3 c.

  vegetable oil

• 3 tbsp.

  water

• 3/4 c.

  premade whole cranberry sauce, room temperature

• 1/3 c.

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350º and line a 9″-x-9″ greased pan with parchment so that it hangs over on the sides for easy lifting. Grease the top of parchment.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together cream cheese, sugar, and one egg, until smooth.
3. In another medium bowl, whisk together Betty Crocker™ Supreme Original Brownie Mix, oil, water, and remaining egg. Spread the brownie batter evenly in the pan. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on top of the brownie batter.
4. Stir the cranberry sauce to loosen it, then drop dollops of the sauce on top of the cream cheese layer. Repeat this with the Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Chocolate Frosting. Using an offset spatula or a butter knife, gently slice through the cream cheese layer to swirl the chocolate, cream cheese, and cranberry sauce.
5. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies comes out with no wet batter. The brownies will be very fudgy. Let cool and refrigerate for 30 minutes before slicing.

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