Description
Indulge in these decadent Raspberry Swirl Brownies, featuring a rich chocolate base swirled with a creamy raspberry and cream cheese mixture.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Whisk in the sugar and cocoa powder.
- Add the eggs and vanilla and whisk until smooth.
- Stir in the flour and salt just until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Make the raspberry mixture: Cook raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat for 4–5 minutes, until softened. Mash lightly and let cool.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread about ¾ of the brownie batter into the prepared pan.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the brownie layer, followed by small spoonfuls of raspberry sauce.
- Add the remaining brownie batter in dollops. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the brownie, cheesecake, and raspberry layers together.
- Bake for 30–38 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is slightly fudgy.
- Cool completely in the pan before slicing.
Notes
- For a more intense raspberry flavor, use fresh raspberries if available.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-38 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg