CHOCOLATE CHERRY CHEESECAKE BARS RECIPES

Steps:

• Place the flour, brown sugar and butter in a food processor; cover and process until fine crumbs form. Stir in walnuts. Set aside 3/4 cup for topping. , Press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom of an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until set., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and cocoa until smooth. Add the egg, milk and vanilla; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in chopped cherries. Pour over crust; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. , Bake for 20-25 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Cut into bars; top each with a cherry half. Store in the refrigerator.

Steps:

• Line a 9x13 pan with foil and spray with nonstick spray. In the bowl of your mixer, combine cake mix, eggs, water, oil, mixing on medium speed until smooth. Spread evenly in prepared pan. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg on medium-low until smooth. Spoon over cake batter. Spoon cherry pie filling over batter. Using a knife, swirl horizontally and vertically. Bake for 40 minutes or until edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with fudgy crumbs. Let cool completely, then chill until firm. Remove foil and bars from pan and cut into bars. Serve. Store uneaten bars in the refrigerator.