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Cherry Cheesecake Banana Brownies (Flourless & Refined Sugar Free)

Cherry Cheesecake Banana Brownies, a fantastic guilt-free dessert that is flourless, naturally gluten free and has no refined sugar added. A delicious banana brownie base made with just 3 ingredients: bananas, peanut butter and cocoa powder is topped with a creamy cherry cheesecake layer. Naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and a touch of honey, these brownie bars are rich, indulgent and incredibly easy to make.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Chilling Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time3 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 9 slices
Calories: 236kcal
Author: Daniela Apostol

Ingredients

For the brownie base

  • 3 ripe large bananas
  • ½ cup smooth peanut butter (140 g)
  • 2 tablespoon cocoa powder

For the cheesecake filling

  • 1 cup Philadelphia cream cheese (250 g)
  • 1 small egg
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • ½ cup chopped cherries (80 g)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit).
  • To make the brownie base, peel and mash the bananas well, sift in the cocoa powder, add the peanut butter and mix well to have a thick smooth paste.
  • Line a square baking tray (20 cm / 8 inches in diameter) with non-stick paper, and spread the batter in an even layer, reserving a few tablespoons of batter.
  • To make the cheesecake filling, whisk the cream cheese with the egg and honey. Alternatively, beat with a hand mixer briefly on a low setting.
  • Top the brownie base with the cream cheese mixture, then spread the chopped cherries on top and spoon over the reserved brownie mixture.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, then remove from the oven and allow it to cool down completely before refrigerating for at least 2 hours before slicing.

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Notes

  • Don't overmix the cheesecake filling, as it can become too runny . It will still set, but the texture will feel wrong. 
  • The cheesecake topping might feel underbaked once it's out of the oven, but it will set nicely once it has a chance to cool down. Do not overbake it or it will crack.
  • For the cleanest slices, refrigerate for at least 2 hours, the brownies will keep well in the fridge for a few days - I got 9 generous slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 415IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg