Description
Delightful heart-shaped brownies with fudgy layers, cream cheese topping, and raspberry swirl, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- Raspberry Sauce:
- 1 cup raspberries (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Brownie Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 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
- Make the raspberry sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and vanilla. Simmer over medium heat for 5–8 minutes until thickened, then strain and set aside.
- Prepare the cheesecake mixture: Beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth, then add the egg and vanilla.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix oil, sugar, and vanilla, then beat in eggs one at a time.
- Combine all mixtures: Stir the dry and wet ingredients until just blended.
- Assemble the brownies: Pour brownie batter into a lined baking pan, top with cheesecake mixture, and swirl in raspberry sauce.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 30–35 minutes. Let cool completely and chill for 2 hours.
- Cut into heart shapes and serve.
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream and extra raspberry sauce for an even more indulgent dessert. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: brownies, dessert, Valentine's Day, cheesecake, raspberry