Black Forest Brownies

Instructions

Brownies:

1. Line a greased 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing excess paper to hang over sides. Grease paper.
2. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions; add egg(s), and substitute milk for water and melted butter for oil. Stir in dark chocolate. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Cherry Cheddar Cream Layer:

1. Place the cream cheese, cheddar and sugar into a food processor; cover and process until mixture is smooth. Add egg; cover and pulse just until combined. Add cherries; cover and pulse until chopped.
2. Drop tablespoonfuls of cheese mixture over the top of the batter. Swirl batter with a toothpick or knife. Bake brownies according to package directions. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Cherry Compote:

1. Combine cherries and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir for 4-6 minutes or until cherries begin to soften and sugar is dissolved. Combine cornstarch and kirsch in a small bowl until smooth; stir into cherry mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat.
2. Cut brownies into rectangles. Garnish with compote, whipped cream, cheddar and chocolate curls.