Description
Delightful heart-shaped brownies with a creamy cheesecake top and raspberry swirl, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raspberries (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 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 cup refined coconut oil or neutral oil
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, simmer the raspberries, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla over medium heat for 5–8 minutes until thickened. Strain the mixture to remove the seeds and set it aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1/3 cup of sugar until smooth. Add in one egg and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla, then mix until creamy.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix 3/4 cup of coconut oil, 1 1/2 cups of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla. Add the eggs one by one, mixing well.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients just until blended.
- Spread the brownie batter in a lined pan. Pour the cheesecake mixture on top. Spoon the raspberry sauce over it and swirl gently with a skewer.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 30–35 minutes.
- Cool completely, then chill for 2 hours. Cut into heart shapes and serve.
Notes
Serve with fresh raspberries or whipped cream for added flair. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg