Description
These heart shaped brownies with raspberry swirl and cheesecake layers are the perfect romantic dessert. Rich, fudgy, and easy to cut into sweet hearts!
Ingredients
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 cup + 2 tbsp refined coconut oil or neutral oil
1½ cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs, room temperature
Instructions
1. Simmer raspberries, sugar, and vanilla over medium heat for 5–8 minutes until thickened. Strain to remove seeds and set aside.
2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla, then mix until creamy.
3. Whisk flour, cocoa, and salt in one bowl. In another, mix oil, sugar, and vanilla. Add eggs one by one. Combine both mixtures just until blended.
4. Spread brownie batter in lined pan. Pour cheesecake mixture on top. Spoon raspberry sauce over and swirl gently with a skewer.
5. Bake at 350°F for 30–35 minutes. Cool completely, then chill for 2 hours. Cut into heart shapes and serve.
Notes
Use room-temperature cream cheese and eggs for a smooth texture. Strain the raspberry sauce to remove seeds for best mouthfeel. Chill brownies before cutting for clean heart shapes.