Name: Heart-Shaped Brownies
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 4 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup raspberries (fresh or thawed frozen); 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature; 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake); 1 large egg, room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake); 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend); 3/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 + 2 tbsp cup refined coconut oil (or neutral oil); 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (for brownies); 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (for brownies); 3 large eggs, room temperature (for brownies)

Description

Delicious heart-shaped brownies with a rich brownie base, creamy cheesecake, and vibrant raspberry sauce, perfect for special occasions.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup raspberries (fresh or thawed frozen)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1/3 cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake)
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake)
1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
3/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 + 2 tbsp cup refined coconut oil (or neutral oil)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (for brownies)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract (for brownies)
3 large eggs, room temperature (for brownies)

Instructions

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine raspberries, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Simmer for 5–8 minutes until thickened. Strain and set aside.
Beat cream cheese and 1/3 cup sugar until smooth. Add egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, mixing until combined.
In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix oil, 1 1/2 cups sugar, and 1 tablespoon vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
Combine the flour mixture with the wet mixture, stirring just until blended.
Spread brownie batter into a lined baking pan. Pour cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter and swirl raspberry sauce on top.
Bake at 350°F for 30–35 minutes. Allow to cool completely, then refrigerate for 2 hours before cutting into heart shapes.

Notes

Serve with whipped cream, fresh berries, or ice cream for added indulgence. Store in the fridge or freeze for later.

Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie
Calories: 350
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: brownies, dessert, heart-shaped, raspberry, cheesecake, romantic, Valentine's Day