Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 3 eggs, divided
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling, divided
  • 2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur
  • 1 (18 1/4 ounce) box chocolate cake mix
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Method

  • In small bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 egg and sugar until smooth.
  • Stir in 1/3 cup cherry fruit filling, liqueur and chocolate chips; chill.
  • In large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, 2 eggs, oil, water and 1 cup cherry fruit filling.
  • Using electric mixer; blend on low speed for 30 seconds until moistened.
  • Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Fill paper-lined muffin cups 1/3 full.
  • Top each with 1 tablespoons of cream cheese mixture.
  • Spoon remaining batter over cream cheese mixture, filling muffin cups 2/3 full.
  • Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool and dust with confectioners' sugar.