Description
Discover the nostalgia-rich flavors of Banana Split Brownies, combining a rich chocolate base with creamy banana swirls, cherries, and peanuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup butter, cubed
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 medium)
- 1/3 cup strawberry preserves
- 1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup chopped salted peanuts
- Optional: Sliced bananas and additional chopped maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a microwave, melt the chocolate and butter together until smooth.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar on high speed for 10 minutes, then stir in the vanilla and melted chocolate.
- Gradually stir in the flour and fold in chopped cherries. Spread into a greased 13×9-inch baking pan.
- For the topping, beat cream cheese until smooth, mix in mashed banana and strawberry preserves. Add the egg and beat on low speed just until blended.
- Spread topping over brownie batter and sprinkle with peanuts.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the topping sets and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing. Garnish with sliced bananas and cherries, if desired.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smooth topping.
- Use ripe bananas for enhanced flavor.
- Cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Banana Split Brownies, party desserts, chocolate banana dessert, fudgy banana split brownies