Creamy Cherry Cheesecake Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 box (1 lb 2 oz) brownie mix
• 1/3 cup oil (I used applesauce)
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 eggs, divided
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
• 2 teaspoons cherry juice

Directions

1. Prepare brownie mix with oil (or applesauce), water, and one egg as directed on box.
2. You could easily substitute your favorite homemade brownies if you prefer.
3. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, one egg, and cherry juice. Stir in cherries until well combined.
4. Pour half of brownie batter into a greased 9x13 baking pan. Dollop cheesecake filling over the batter.
5. Top with remaining brownie batter.
6. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes. Let cool completely before slicing.