Description
Raspberry brownies blend rich chocolate with tangy fruit for an irresistible dessert. Gooey chocolate layers swirled with fresh raspberries create a delightful treat you cannot resist.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cane or granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened natural or dutch-process cocoa powder
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 8 ounces (226 grams) block cream cheese, at room temperature
- ¼ cup fresh raspberry puree (about 3 ounces (85 grams) fresh whole raspberries)
Flavoring and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅓ cup cane or granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
Garnish Ingredients:
- Fresh raspberries
- Confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage and slight overhang for easy removal.
- Create the foundational brownie batter by thoroughly combining melted butter with sugars until smooth, then incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well integrated.
- Gently fold in dry ingredients – flour, cocoa powder, and salt – stirring carefully to maintain a rich, velvety texture without overmixing.
- For the raspberry layer, transform fresh raspberries into a vibrant, smooth puree using a food processor or blender.
- Prepare the cream cheese mixture by whisking cream cheese with sugar until creamy, then introduce egg, vanilla, salt, and flour, blending until uniformly combined.
- Carefully fold the raspberry puree into the cream cheese mixture, creating a marbled, rose-tinted filling.
- Pour the chocolate brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly to cover the entire surface.
- Delicately spoon the raspberry cream cheese layer over the brownie base, using a spatula to distribute it gently.
- Create artistic swirls by drawing a knife through both layers, generating a beautiful marbled effect that intertwines chocolate and raspberry.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a set center and slightly crisp edges.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in the pan, which helps the brownies set and makes cutting easier.
- Once cooled, lift the brownies out using parchment paper edges and slice into precise squares.
Notes
- Swirl patterns create a stunning visual contrast between rich chocolate and vibrant raspberry layers.
- Cream cheese adds luxurious smoothness and helps balance the intense fruity and chocolate flavors.
- Chilling brownies completely ensures clean, precise cuts and allows flavors to meld together perfectly.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg