Description
These heart shaped brownies feature rich chocolate, creamy cheesecake, and a vibrant raspberry swirl. Perfect for romantic occasions or sweet surprises!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 + 2 tablespoons refined coconut oil or neutral oil
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
Instructions
- Simmer raspberries with sugar and vanilla, then strain to make sauce.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then mix in egg and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Whisk wet ingredients until smooth, then combine with dry ingredients gently.
- Spread brownie batter in a prepared pan, layer cream cheese mixture, and dollop raspberry sauce.
- Swirl the cream cheese and raspberry together and bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting.
Notes
Use fresh or thawed raspberries for the best flavor.
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth topping.
Adjust baking time if brownies are overly chewy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg