Description
Indulge in these delightful Heart Shaped Brownies with a tangy raspberry swirl and creamy cheesecake topping, perfect for any romantic occasion.
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 + 2 tbsp cup refined coconut oil or neutral oil
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a heart-shaped baking dish with non-stick spray.
- In a small saucepan, combine raspberries and 1 tablespoon sugar, heating over medium until raspberries break down. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and ⅓ cup sugar until smooth. Add in 1 large egg and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. In a large bowl, mix ¾ cup coconut oil and 1 ½ cups sugar until well incorporated. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the dry ingredients.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared dish. Dollop cream cheese mixture and raspberry swirl on top, then pour remaining brownie batter over.
- Use a knife to swirl the raspberry mixture into the brownie batter.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let it cool before cutting into heart shapes.
Notes
For a richer flavor, let the brownies sit for a day before serving. These brownies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Heart Shaped Brownies, Raspberry Swirl Brownies, Cheesecake Topping, Dessert