Description

These Heart Shaped Brownies combine the rich flavor of chocolate with a luscious raspberry swirl and creamy cheesecake topping. Perfect for any occasion, they are a delightful dessert that is easy to make at home and sure to impress. Enjoy the sweetness of raspberries paired with the decadence of chocolate brownies, making them a favorite among dessert lovers!

Ingredients

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1 cup raspberries (fresh or thawed frozen)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
¾ cup dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ + 2 tbsp cup refined coconut oil or neutral oil
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs, room temperature

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Instructions

Simmer raspberries, sugar, and vanilla over medium heat for 5–8 minutes until thickened. Strain to remove seeds and set aside.
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
Whisk together flour, cocoa, and salt in one bowl. In another bowl, mix oil, sugar, and vanilla, adding eggs one by one. Combine both mixtures just until blended.
Spread the brownie batter in a lined pan. Pour the cheesecake mixture on top. Spoon raspberry sauce over 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

For a richer chocolate flavor, use a high-quality cocoa powder.
You can substitute fresh raspberries with thawed frozen ones if fresh are unavailable.
Make sure to chill the brownies for at least 2 hours for the perfect texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie
Calories: 352
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 155mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 85mg