CHERRY CHEESE BROWNIE SQUARES

1 pkg (21.5 to 23.6-oz) fudge brownie mix
1 pkg (8-oz) cream cheese, softened
1 (14-oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 egg
1 tsp almond extract
1 can (21-oz) cherry pie filling

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking pan; set aside.

Prepare brownie mix according to package directions and spread evenly in the prepared pan. Bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees.

Meanwhile, in a small mixer bowl beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in the milk then the egg and 1/2 teaspoon of the almond extract. Pour evenly over the brownie layer; bake 25 minutes longer or until set. Cool then chill.

Stir the remaining almond extract into the pie filling. Use to top the brownie squares.
Leftovers should be refrigerated.

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