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Heart Shaped Brownies

Heart Shaped Brownies with Creamy Raspberry Swirl Delight

Delight in these Heart Shaped Brownies with a creamy raspberry swirl, perfect for romantic occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 brownies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base
  • ¾ cup Dutch-Process Cocoa Powder sifted for a rich chocolate flavor
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour can switch to gluten-free blend if needed
  • 1 ½ cups Granulated Sugar
  • ¾ + 2 tbsp Refined Coconut Oil or Neutral Oil ensures moist brownies
  • 3 large Eggs at room temperature
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt enhances flavor
For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese at room temperature
  • ⅓ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 large Egg at room temperature
For the Raspberry Swirl
  • Raspberries Fresh or frozen
  • 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • electric mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • baking pan
  • parchment paper
  • Fine Mesh Sieve
  • whisk
  • heart-shaped cookie cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine raspberries, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla. Stir and simmer for 5–8 minutes until thickened. Strain through a sieve.
  2. Beat cream cheese and ⅓ cup sugar until creamy. Add 1 egg and ½ tsp vanilla, mixing until smooth.
  3. In one bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, and salt. In another, mix 1 ½ cups sugar with oil and 1 tbsp vanilla. Beat in 3 eggs, then combine wet and dry ingredients.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment. Spread brownie batter, pour cheesecake on top, and drizzle raspberry sauce. Swirl gently.
  5. Bake for 30–35 minutes until the center jiggles slightly. Cool for 15 minutes, then chill for 2 hours before cutting into heart shapes.

Notes

Use room-temperature ingredients for better texture. Avoid overmixing for fudginess. Chill before cutting for cleaner shapes.