Description
These heart-shaped brownies combine rich chocolate, tangy cream cheese, and fruity raspberries for an indulgent dessert experience, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raspberries (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend if needed)
- 3/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 + 2 tablespoons cup refined coconut oil or neutral oil
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
Instructions
- Prepare the raspberry sauce: In a saucepan, combine the raspberries, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Simmer over medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes until thickened. Strain and set aside to cool.
- Craft the cream cheese filling: In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and 1/3 cup of sugar until smooth. Add the egg and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, then mix until creamy.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. In another bowl, mix coconut oil, 1 1/2 cups of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until blended.
- Assemble the brownies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the heart-shaped pan with parchment paper. Spread brownie batter evenly, pour cream cheese mixture on top, and swirl with cooled raspberry sauce.
- Bake to perfection: Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, let cool completely, then chill for at least 2 hours before cutting into heart shapes and serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free flour blend. These brownies can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg