Description
Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies are a delicious dessert that combines rich chocolate brownies with a creamy raspberry cheesecake layer, creating a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- Mix in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in the raspberries gently.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the brownie layer in the pan.
- Drop spoonfuls of the remaining brownie batter on top of the cheesecake layer and swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder.
- Fresh raspberries can be substituted with frozen, but make sure to thaw and drain them first.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 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: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg