Description
Heart Shaped Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies are a delightful combination of fudgy brownies, creamy cheesecake, and vibrant raspberry swirls, presented in a charming heart shape.
Ingredients
Scale
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, melted
1 cup Granulated Sugar
2 Large Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
1/3 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1/4 teaspoon Salt
8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
1 Large Egg Yolk
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/2 cup Fresh or Frozen Raspberries
1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon Lemon Juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper
- In a saucepan, cook raspberries, 1 tablespoon sugar, and lemon juice over medium-low heat until thickened, then let cool
- In a bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar, then add eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Combine wet and dry ingredients
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth
- Layer brownie batter in pan, dollop cheesecake batter, and swirl with raspberry mixture
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set. Let cool, then cut into hearts
Notes
Ensure the raspberry sauce is fully cooled before adding to avoid mixing.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting for clean edges.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30-35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg