Description
Decadent heart-shaped brownies topped with a creamy cheesecake layer and vibrant raspberry swirl, perfect for romantic occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raspberry puree (fresh or frozen)
- Optional: additional raspberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a heart-shaped baking pan thoroughly.
- Prepare the brownie batter by melting the butter in a large bowl and mixing in sugar and cocoa powder until combined.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, whisking until the mixture is rich and smooth, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Fold in the sifted flour and salt gently until just combined.
- Make the cheesecake layer by beating the cream cheese until smooth, then adding powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla, and mixing until creamy.
- Assemble the brownies by pouring half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, layering with the cheesecake mixture, and swirling the remaining brownie batter and raspberry puree on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the edges are set and the center is tender.
- Cool in the pan before chilling in the refrigerator, then cut into heart shapes to serve.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or chilled for a refreshing treat. Consider making ahead and baking fresh for serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg