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Delicious heart-shaped brownies for a sweet celebration

Heart Shaped Brownies

Decadent fudgy brownies with a creamy cheesecake layer and a swirl of raspberry sauce, perfect for a cozy celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Raspberry Sauce

  • 1 cup raspberries (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cheesecake Layer

  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Brownie Batter

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
  • 3/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 + 2 tablespoons refined coconut oil or neutral oil
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature

Instructions
 

Preparation of Raspberry Sauce

  • Simmer raspberries, sugar, and vanilla over medium heat for 5–8 minutes until thickened.
  • Strain to remove seeds and set aside. Aim for a spoon-coating sauce that is bright and slightly glossy.

Preparation of Cheesecake Layer

  • Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  • Add egg and vanilla, then mix until creamy. Stop when the mixture looks light and spreadable.

Preparation of Brownie Batter

  • Whisk flour, cocoa, and salt in one bowl.
  • In another, mix oil, sugar, and vanilla. Add eggs one by one, beating until the batter is glossy and slightly thick.
  • Combine both mixtures just until blended. Avoid overmixing so the brownies stay tender. The batter should be rich and slightly flowing.

Baking

  • Spread brownie batter in lined pan.
  • Pour cheesecake mixture on top. Spoon raspberry sauce over and swirl gently with a skewer so you see ribbons of red.
  • Bake at 350°F for 30–35 minutes until a thin crust forms and a toothpick in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  • Cool completely, then chill for 2 hours.

Serving

  • Cut into heart shapes and serve with a light dusting of powdered sugar.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter. Chilling helps prevent the cheesecake layer from cracking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22g
Keyword Brownies, Cheesecake Brownies, Heart Shaped Brownies, Raspberry Brownies
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