Step 1

In a bowl, blend brownie mix with oil, water and egg as directed on box. Follow your brownie box instructions if they are different than the ingredients shown here.

Step 2

Pour unbaked brownie batter into the bottom of a greased 13 x 9 inch pan or baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes and take out of the oven. Let brownie layer cool while making cheesecake.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with a mixer until smooth. Add sugar, eggs and almond extract. Mix gently until large lumps are gone. Small lumps will remain.

Step 4

Carefully spoon cheesecake batter over brownie layer. Spread slowly until brownie is covered.

Step 5

Add spoonfuls of cherry pie filling on top of the cheesecake batter. Swirl with a butter knife. Be careful not to dip into the brownie layer. Only the first two layers of cheesecake and cherries should be swirled.

Step 6

Bake at 325 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes OR until cheesecake is done. Watch carefully to make sure it doesn't get too brown on the edges.

Step 7

Let sit on counter for 30 minutes, then transfer to refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set.

Step 8

Slice into 12 squares.