Banana-Split Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 35
2. 2
   In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar on high speed 10 minutes. Stir in vanilla and chocolate mixture. Gradually stir in flour. Fold in cherries.
4. 4
   Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan.
5. 5
   For topping, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in mashed banana and preserves.
6. 6
   Add egg; beat on low speed just until blended.
7. 7
   Spread over brownie batter; sprinkle with peanuts.
8. 8
   Bake 40-45 minutes or until topping is set and a toothpick inserted in brownie portion comes out mostly clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
9. 9
   Cut into bars. If desired, serve bars topped with sliced bananas and additional cherries. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.