Berry-Cherry Cheesecake Bars

Quick-fix brownies provide the fudgy base for rich creamy cheesecake dotted with fresh cherries and raspberries.

Ingredients

• 1 (18.3 oz.) pkg. brownie mix
• ½ cup oil
• 3 eggs
• 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
• ⅓ cup sugar
• ½ tsp. almond extract
• ½ cup raspberries
• 4 oz. fresh cherries, pitted, halved
• Mint sprigs (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 325°F. Line 8″ square baking pan with foil; coat with cooking spray. In bowl, stir together brownie mix, oil, 2 eggs and 3 Tbs. water until blended. Spread in pan. On low speed, cream cheese, sugar, extract and remaining egg until smooth. With spoon, stir in 1 cup raspberries; gently spread over brownie layer.
2. Bake until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 35-40 min. Cool completely; chill at least 2 hrs. before cutting.
3. If desired, garnish with mint and raspberries.